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Saksham Madaan Mr. Horning History - Rivera 20 October 2017 Thomas Paine: The Inspiration Working Behind the Scenes Thomas Paine was instrumental in gaining freedom for the United States. He left a significant impact on the world today. His work convinced many people to join the revolution and was recognized throughout. He made multiple pamphlets including Common Sense that had arguments that persuaded people to join the cause in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1736

The rebellious colonists against the power-hungry English is a major factor in the events leading to the American Revolution. The historic battle started in 1765 and ended in 1783. Though it is a very monumental moment in U.S. history many people do not talk about the crucial events that lead up to it. The colonists were a large group of Europeans that fled to seek out a new life and escape from religious prosecution. What did the colonists do in the new world? Many colonists were obligated to work

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin It was quotes like this that pegged Benjamin Franklin as the face of America during pre-Revolutionary times. Franklin was a Founding Father, an inventor, a scientist, a polymath, a politician, a printer, and wore numerous other hats. He essentially changed the world’s view of America, showing everyone that Americans were not idle or unsuccessful, rather respected,

Benjamin Franklin and his younger sister Jane were alike in many ways, but their opposite biological genders governed their life’s. When comparing the two, this is evident. Being born a female put Jane at a distinct disadvantage to turn “rags into riches” (60). Jane spent the majority of her life like other women of the time, being a mother. In contrast, Franklin spent his life like many other males, making a name for himself. From an early age their lives were predetermined by their gender, and

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the British passed many laws, hindering American society. The first of these laws was the Stamp Act. This law forced American colonists to pay taxes on everything that was printed. The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 to help pay off British war debt from the French and Indian War. In 1773, the Tea Act was passed. This law forced Americans to buy only British tea even if there were other options. This law caused a state of unrest in the colonies

The American Revolution began in 1775 19th of April and it ended in 1783 on September 3rd. The American Revolution began in the Lexington and Concord battle (April 1775). With tension building up between the thirteen colonists and the British the Lexington and Concord battle started the American Revolution. The shot at Lexington marked the first blood spilled in the war of American independence. There were many key causes, including the taxes that the British were charging America, the Boston Tea

the Thirteen Colonies, there were the 2 main Continental Congress which were First Continental Congress and Second Continental Congress. The First Continental Congress also included George Washington , who was elected at the time with John Adams. Benjamin Franklin had a great idea to convince a few of the colonist about the blockage of the of the port Boston. Both , Pennsylvania and New York had a Idea with the Britain. Somewhere in October , the First Continental Congress had agreed to reconsider

Every single American citizen is entitled to freedom, whether it is the freedom to practice and believe in any religion, or an individual’s right to his/her own political philosophies. During the beginning period of American literature there was an immense struggle between the concepts of conformity and individualism. From colonial times all the way to the revolutionary period these two concepts have forced a split in the identity of American literature. The split is not a harmful occurrence, in

success. Gladwell provides the example of a clothes maker Borgenicht and his wife who were successful because they sewed aprons all night long, putting in a lot of effort for their business. To overcome adversity, people have to work through it. Benjamin Franklin was ten years old when he was

The Economic Power over the American Revolution Do our finances have the power to change how we treat each other? Due to the British taxation of paper, tea and others the colonists started to rebel and began a revolution. The American Revolution started in April of 1775 which was also known as the War of independence of America from Britain. When British troops and American colonists stood face to face at Lexington and Concord and the shot heard around the world went off. France soon joined in