During America’s eagerness to secede from England, they failed to notice one important aspect: its unpopularity amongst the people; however, this pales in comparison to the impact of the American Revolution. Not only did the Declaration of Independence address an individual’s rights for once, but the revolution also set an example for numerous other countries.
Although the Revolution was meant to inspire the nation, many Americans remained loyal to the Crown. This would often cause to a great imbalance in population between those who opposed and those who supported the revolution. “Loyalists” were faithful to King George III and saw no need to rebel against him. However, this group was only partially responsible for the social disorder. A majority of the conflict occurred among the Patriots and their contrasting views and goals for the revolution. Wealthy Patriots saw the revolution as a way of freeing themselves from Britain’s harsh taxation and unjust land distribution;......
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