Ch 17 Multiple Revolutions Continued…

            The North American Revolution is the first of the many revolutions.  The Americas started the revolution to oppress British rule in 1775-1787.  The main reason that Europeans fled to America was because they demanded their independence from Europe.  Thomas Jefferson wrote The Declaration of Independence in 1776.  This document may be thought of as a break up letter with Europe.  The document detailed how they are going to be independent, no longer pay their taxes, and no longer be run by a monarchy.  The people declared separation of Church and State which is exactly what the people in America finally achieved; a democracy.  Though with this new rule, not everyone was pleased with the outcome.  No women or people of color shared any gain in the experience.  Though, America became the world power at the end of the 19^th century which was inspired by the revolution and the constitution.

            Sometime after smaller revolutions began to happen after 1830 with an increase in 1848.  Ideas about Republicanism, greater social equality, and national liberation from foreign rule spread throughout the land.  As a result of these ideas three different movements arose to the challenge.  The first are Abolitionists, whom sought the end of slavery.  The second group is the Nationalists who hoped to do away with disunity and foreign rule. The third group to start is the Feminists who tried to end or at least mitigate male dominance.  In modern times, slavery has become illegal, foreign rule is no more, and women’s suffrage is better than it was before but still a work in progress.