Technological Advances And Its Impact On The United States

Throughout the 1600’s and some of the 1700’s, England practiced a policy of salutary neglect toward its colonies in the new world. The colonist generally had an amiable relationship with the Mother country; they enjoyed the benefits of the connection because it offered a trading partner and protection. The French and Indian War 1753-1763, was called the 7 years war in Europe. It started because of the competition between the French and British for land in the Ohio Valley. Technically the land was the Native Americans; they fought the attempts of settling from both sides.

Throughout the multiple battles landed between the British and Americans during the Revolutionary War , tactical strategies were initiated through studied, thought out plans. Both the loyalists and patriots ultimately created war strategies in attempts to control land, gain supplies from its rivalries, and over shadow their enemies. In midst of the attacks initiated by both, they equally strive to maintain or gain a strong alliance of soldiers with as many minimal defeats as possible. Through the analysis of the war strategies by the Patriots and the Loyalists, we will evidently see the failures, successes and recreations in the results of these plans.

Sir Henry Clinton, the British commander in chief in America between 1778 and 1782, wrote of the need ?to gain the hearts and subdue the minds of America.? However, the very presence of the British army helped alienate opinion in America.?[1] The very existence of the British isolated them from the Americans creating a deeper divide, the same could be said about current day American

Despite of the defiant and vocal protests of the colonists against Parliamentary law in the 1760s, they went for a war very reluctantly in 1775 against the country. The historians like David McCullough in 1776, adequately demonstrated the reticence in their texts with which the colonists went to war (McCullough, 2005). The odds seemed stacked against the American patriot forces and they had every reason to be melancholy and tentative regarding the outcome of the war against their former countrymen. The colonists had the greatest military force in the whole world with 32,000 personnel and a powerful naval fleet. The colonists were undoubtedly the most well equipped and best trained military on earth at that time. However, the optimism prevailed

The American Revolution war was sanctioned by the former British settlers who wanted autonomy from British Rule. The revolution itself was a culmination of years of heavy taxation and exploitation by the British loyalists. It was the expansionist ambitions of the British Empire that caused it to lose the grip on the American sub continent (Scanlan, 2015, Para. 2-4). The British had embarked on a serious expansion of its empire through the acquisition of colonies in Africa and Asia. The thirteen colonies revolted against the British rule and founded the United States of America. It is important to note that this independence struggle was brutal and both parties suffered heavy casualties. The battle of Nassau can be considered as one of the greatest independence battles in the history of the United States. This paper will critically analyze the battle of Nassau from its onset to completion and the circumstances surrounding the raid on Nassau Island.

Identify the strengths of the British army at the outset of the Revolutionary War and account for England’s failure to win it quickly.

From that moment on it was clear it had to be decided was it of Britain’s best interest to give the colonist their desired independence, or fight for their most prized possession despite their debt. Yet, from the American standpoint there was only one option and that was fight for their independence as war and cleanse America of British rule. It became to the point that if open warfare was not anticipated by most Americans, some nevertheless did what they could to make ready for it. In colony after colony militia awkwardly practiced military exercises, and patriots collected weapons and ammunition. The actions on both parts led to the official start of the impending combat with the battles of Lexington and Concord. These battles signified America’s surprising readiness to stand up against the redcoats and the divide among the two countries greatened. In addition, to America’s war effort was the creation of the First Continental Congress who were expanding on what they considered fair American rights. Yet, by calling themselves a Continental Congress was an overstatement for only it represented the thirteen colonies (Alden 42). Leading Americans to urge Canadians to join the effort for them to occupy the Americas, despite conflict that arose from the Quebec Acts. America was strong in its own way, but they were also desperate for outside support for it still resonated in their minds they

Colonists emerged from the Seven Years’ War with a heightened sense of collective identity. Before the war, the colonies has been largely isolated from one another. In 1751, Governor George Clinton of New York had called for a general conference on Indian relations, but only three colonies bothered to send delegates. Participation in the Seven Years’ war also known as the French and Indian war, created greater bonds among the colonies. But the war also strengthened colonists’ pride in being members of the British Empire. (Foner, 172)

Battle of Long Island- Lord North- sent General William Howe to NYC to take over the Hudson so that the southern

Improvements in agriculture, transportation, and communication between 1790 and 1860 were the stepping stones for a greater America. From the cotton gin, to the steamboat, to the telegraph, new innovations were appearing all over. America had finally begun to spread its wings and fly.

The Seven Years War from 1756 through 1763 was a conflict which pinned England and France against each other, with the North American colonies thrown into the middle of the conflict. While this Seven years War didn’t amount to more than a series of hostilities between both sides of the conflict the experience of the Seven Years War shaped not only the beginnings of the Continental Army, from the Massachusetts Provincials, but also began to change the colonies perspective on England and the crown rule. This change in perspective coupled with continued grievances by the colonies against crown taxation eventually would come to head only 2 years later in 1765 with the start of the American Revolution. While the Massachusetts Provincial Army of

Before continuing it is of vast importance to qualify the timeframe The American Revolution in reference to this paper. The War of Independence officially began on April 19, 1775 when shots were exchanged between British troops and the local militia in Lexington, Massachusetts. Six years later, in October

Throughout United States history, technological developments have played an important role in transforming American society. These developments have had both positive and negative effects on the United States and on American society. Two of these significant developments includes railroads and elevators, which were invented in 1890 and is still in use to this day. Both of the invention are important as the way they change American’s way of life living through that time period and to now. Elevators were a technological tool that aided transportation between floors for tall skyscrapers and buildings.

Technology is seen by many as a nuisance, however the benefits of technology are overlooked and taken for granted. Medical advances have improved life expectancies and lowered death rates. Transportation advancements have made relocation easier, whether it is to move people or goods. These benefits are brushed to the side by many.

Over the years we have seen a major advancement in technology and economic growth. The areas of research and development have a high ROI (return on investment). In many cases, these advancements have a huge effect on our economic and employment growth especially within the United States. However, my economic concerns in terms of technology would be the loss of jobs due to changes in technology. “Technology makes it easier to outsource business activities to other countries with less expensive labor, leading to a loss in domestic jobs” (). Small companies can also be affected by technology in terms of cost. Manufacturing companies are also affected with the development of new robotic equipment. In some instances, new robotics in these companies