Why Men in the Revolution Fought

Self-reliance was a commodity that was little known in colonial America before the war, and now that the colonists had had a taste of it, they were understandably slow to relinquish it. The seeds of conflict had been planted.

The American Revolution, when 13 American colonies waged war against the most powerful country in the world, Great Britain, for their independence. Soldiers who fought in the war and risked their lives to gain the freedom we have today, is just one of the many prime examples of prevailing hardships in battle. George Washington proved to be exemplary just like many others heroic patriots, like Henry Knox and Nathaniel Greene, when triumphing over the British soldiers with what little strength they had and defeating them. Their victory was more than enough proof on why they deserved independence. David McCullough’s 1776, describes and educates us about events which happened before the war and foreshadows up to the revolution. We learn about the hardships thrown at George Washington and the Continental army whose intentions switched from equal rights to complete emancipation. Battles throughout the Revolutionary War, like the Battle of Bunker Hill, are well known, but McCullough shows the reader how the Continental army continues to strive on even when victory is not in their favor.

  The American Revolution dwelled on the separation of England and it’s colonies, and surrounding this ideal was the collective society of elites. The aristocratic and middle-class leaders, being the most privileged, were self-governed and practiced what they had preached. When the British came and the American Revolution began, many elites were rebelled against because of the heavy taxation they put upon minorities and lower class. The elites believed that more property meant more power or control among the lower working class which lead to this heavy taxation on the inferior persons. Ruling elites who seemed to have learned through generations that war makes them more secure against internal trouble. Therefore, the force of military preparation began and had a way of urging neutral people into line. Those who were exempt from fighting in the war consisted of Yale students and faculty, certain government officials, ministers, Negroes, Indians, and mulattos. The need for war by elites caused many poor working class to forfeit their own views on political views in order to obey

“Every thought is a battle, every breath is a war and I don’t think we are winning anymore”. The depressing thoughts in which were made up of dying and not surviving were going through the minds of all the soldiers at Valley Forge as well as mine. The need of food, clothes, and weapons were needed. The wanting to win and return home to our families were mutual between all of us as well. Since the summer of 1775, George Washington has withdrawn from Boston and retreated to New York City after the American Revolution. Recently, he had been unable to stop the British when Howe marched his army into the capital of Philadelphia. Washington had a very hard time trying to keep us in his army. Some of them had signed on for one year or two, but others left or simply deserted us. The question is simple, whether or not you would stay and fight for your country or leave with honor and your dignity. My choice was obvious, staying to fight for my country. There are many reasons surrounding my choice, including the fact that the supplies were provided for us in order to live and fight through the terrible seasons, the encouragement we needed, and the conditions we faced.

Mankind has long accepted violence as a fair means to achieve equality. In human history, the most thorough changes are brought in by the most radical overthrow of the old structure, knocking down the walls that separated the silent majority from the minority, sweeping aside the commands of the oppressors, tearing down the chains of oppression that once trapped them away from their inherent rights of freedom, in an effort to achieve justice for themselves and their countries. Revolutions in particular illustrated that the groups that desire reform but are willing to compromise for stability, take longer to implement changes, while the groups that are more devoted to revolutionary change and are often unafraid to use violence, could implement

As long as man has had the ability to think for himself, there has been conflict and war. Wars are waged by the rich and powerful, but fought by the poor masses who march, inexorably into the meat grinder. The question of “why do soldiers fight?” arises when looking at the study of warfare. What compelled the hoplite from Sparta, the foot soldier in Napoleon’s Grand Army, the American Infantryman on Omaha Beach, or the Army Ranger in Baghdad to willingly enlist and fight for their cause? The most devastating war in American history was by far the Civil War, claiming more American lives in four years than all other American wars (except World War I and II) combined. What is it that made these

The revolutionary war was a time well known in our history. We grew up learning that all the colonists were tired of the way Britain treated us, what they don’t show at a young age is that not everyone wanted to fight. Not everyone believed that fighting the British was a good idea; some thought it was smart to stay loyal to the British for they had the biggest militia at this time. The only way to face something like that is through encouragement, inspiration, and the wise words from men who want to stand for what they believe in. Many men had the same ideas, this shows that the repetitive ideas were for emphasis and persuasions. Men like Thomas Paine, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Patrick Henry all gave speeches to encourage the people of America to stand up and fight for what’s right. Not only did they sacrifice their careers, some also fought in the war.

Soldiers exist to fight, Men exist to love. Soldiers live in the cold, Men with whom they can protect. The first two years of the American Revolution had been cruddy for America. George Washington (The general of the Continental Army) has been having trouble keep soldiers from leaving. Had you been a soldier at Valley Forge, would you have left and gone home? I would want to leave Valley Forge because I don’t want to risk my health, live in terror, and I would want to protect loved ones.

For Cause and Comrades is a book written by James McPherson, with the help of diaries and letters written by soldiers from the Confederate and Union forces, he is able to formally detail accounts on why men fought in the civil war. Consequently, McPherson is able to shed light on the mentality and motives that soldiers possessed that made them fight in the war. Although we will never truly know why soldiers fought in the civil war, this book most definitely gives readers evidence that soldiers had certain values and morals that gave them reason to fight.

The American troopers and the Patriots needed to persevere through numerous hard battles and snags. They had one objective and that was an oppression and that isn't something given to you (Doc #7). The American officers were exceptionally enthusiastic and remembered their objective and battled from July to December. The Americans needed to battle to attempt to achieve triumph and they contended energetically. The Americans knew the British had an Army that needed to authorize their oppression to have the privilege to charge them as well as ¨to tie us in all cases whatsoever¨. It had just been legitimized by the British to impose the Americans with the assent of gathering.

The author reminds the readers of the bravery that the men had to fight against the British, “ Spirit, that made those heroes dare” (13). Therefore conveying to the readers that without the bravery of the men, America wouldn’t be independent. Another message that the author is trying to persuade the readers to appreciate is what the men gave up. Many men had to leave children behind:,”To die, and leave their children free “( 14). The men had fought for the rest of America to be free from British control even if the sacrifices would be the lives of fathers and other men. The readers should appreciate what the men fought for in the Battle of Concord because the men battled , not for fame , but for a better wellness of

An individual's thoughts and feelings are two major elements which influence that individual's approach towards living his or her life or overcoming the obstacles he or she faces. In addition, both the thoughts and feelings of an individual are dependent variables on his or her surroundings and circumstances. When analyzing the American Revolutionary War with the mindset of an American Colonist, one becomes more understanding of how the patriotic forces felt and acted due to their surroundings and circumstances. When I analyzed the war with a mindset of an American Colonist, I developed a more pessimistic view of the American forces winning the war because they were inferior to the British Army in ammunition, health, military experience, and

The Unjust RevolutionThe American Revolutionary War took place from 1775 to 1783 and was a political separation of power that resulted in the American Colonies gaining their independence from Great Britain. Was the “Revolutionary War” really all that revolutionary? According to the Oxford Dictionary, a social revolution is defined as a “sudden change in structure and nature of society”. The American “Revolution”, however, was intended to uphold and maintain the already existing economic, social, and political order. What began as a demand for change in treatment by the British government from the American Colonies ultimately evolved into a colonial war for liberation, although their intention was never complete separation. It was also the sixth

The Revolutionary War was a result of choices. It wasn’t an inevitable act, it was an event that transpired because of the decisions people made. David Hackett Fisher wrote: “A major event happened that night in a way that was profoundly different from the popular image of solitary hero-figures, and also the naïve determinism of academic scholarship in the 20th Century” (Fisher, 148). Two very important parts of this statement are: “…the popular image of solitary hero-figures” and “…the naïve determinism of academic scholarship.” These statements are important because they represent what is brought to mind when most people think about the Revolutionary War. They show how refutable the belief in one midnight rider as well as the inevitability of the war are.

The Americans fought beside the British for a figure of reasons, but the mainly important reason was economic in nature. The American Revolution was fought for diverse ideas that were significant in those times. The economy in America was not the greatest, and people had to sustain all the instructions from Great Britain as this was their home country. Consequently, the British prohibited the economy of North America. Several Americans thought that the British were building injustices through the American economy and this was the major reason for the revolution. The American Revolution had their standard figures in the moderate people, who thought that Great Britain was doing prejudices within the colonies. One of the liberal citizen’s major points was "never supposed that everybody should be the same economically" (McKay 692). The difference connecting rich as well as poor in esteem