War has a long-lasting impact beyond what anyone can imagine, save for those who have gone through it. Although it is presented as a means of producing a reasonable outcome, sometimes, when push comes to a shove, retaliation is the only choice. Not only is your safety paramount, but also the safety of those that rely on you to save them from any situation. American history has represented time and time again that it does not compromise on safety, specifically from an outside source.
If we travel back to the early 18th century, we can analyze the American revolution, also known as the American revolutionary war. This was when 13 British colonies settled in America and then managed to secure independence to form a new country. This was the British attempt to have significant control over the established colonies. Americans had two factions that fought the battle: the Continental (national) army and the state militias.
The American revolution was based on various principles. They stemmed from multiple factors, like personal loyalties, patriotism, demographics, economic changes, and so much more. It was also predicated on greed, ambition, rivalries, and imperial politics. The whole thing was sparked by Britain’s perpetual want of control, which made Americans feel displaced and, thus, anxious. So much went on in America during the whole ordeal. The country was facing issues like religion, ethnicity, and racial divide. In addition, there was an apparent clash between the poor and the rich. The development of a whole new country led to the discovery that battles needed to be fought to keep control of it. US founders had to deal with these problems all at once. While no single definitive reason can explain why the revolution started in the first place, several individual events hold important clues. We can look at the aftermath of the war and how it affected both countries.
After the independence of the United States, the country was no longer under the dominance of the British Empire. This was considered a big deal because it was the first time during the modern era that a nation had attained independence from a national war. The country was established as a republic, which meant it would be governed in the interest of the people, rather than Kings or aristocrats.
The revolution created an identity for its people and a sense of community and belonging. Shared history and culture culminated in something that its citizens could bond over. It brought thirteen colonies together where every individual had their own identity. Now that we come back to the 21st century, specifically in this particular time and age, the ideals of liberty, equality, rights, and being responsible citizens is still instilled in our lives today. Should we choose to follow them is entirely up to us but knowing that our homeland does not compromise, not neither its values nor its principles. This also proves that although the concept of war should not be encouraged, there were significant losses to bear. The American revolution fought for what we are today. It can only lead us to conclude that our founders were fighting for the greater good.
