The foundation of the United States of America has been regarded as the grandest democratic experiment. The citizens of early colonial America wanted what they believed were their God given rights and to be free from the weight of the oppression of the crown. This country was founded on simple principles, by common ordinary people, with the premise of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”, (Jefferson, Declaration of Independence) a true democratic republic was born. A government built by the people and for the people, has withstood the test of time, 241 years later. The Revolutionary war began as a matter of principal, with the idea being they could have more and be more than was being awarded to them by their despotic Mother Country, there was an idealistic society that would grant liberty to all. …show more content…
With this being said, this movement was built by the very people who originated from Britain. With consumption of British goods, conducting their demeanor and their values all seemed to parallel with the social structure in England. The Colonists not only abided and supported the British governmental proceedings in the colonies, but they were proud to do so. It wasn’t until the mid 1760’s that the tide began to turn. Between the taxes imposed by British, the fragrant infringement on colonist’s inalienable rights as well as the publication of Thomas Paine’s political pamphlet “Common Sense”, the general public consensus was ignited to participate in the