THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY INTOLERABLE ACTS FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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Did not end all social inequalities. There were still inequalities.
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Broke new ground regarding a democratic style of ruling
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Had a huge impact on world politics because “the people” now voted for who they wanted in power.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Political and social life changed drastically after independence. Political participation grew as more people gained the right to vote. In addition, more common citizens (or “new men”) played increasingly important roles in local and state governance. Hierarchy within the states underwent significant changes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Revolution’s most important long-term economic consequence was the end of mercantilism. The British Empire had imposed various restrictions on the colonial economies including limiting trade, settlement, and manufacturing. The Revolution opened new markets and new trade relationships.
Detailed explanation-3: -John Adams. John Adams was the spokesman of the American Revolution, playing a central role in convincing the Continental Congress to vote for independence. He also worked with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin to write the Declaration of Independence.
Detailed explanation-4: -The American War of Independence can be regarded as the first successful democratic movement in modern history. The victory of the American colonies not only meant the birth of a new nation but it also implied the victory of the system of democracy. The popular will in making a government was firmly established.