Prior to the American Revolution, the American colonists were subject to British rule, which was a monarchy. The American colonists wanted the freedom to govern themselves, especially after taxes were imposed by parliament. The turmoil between the colonists and the British led to the battle of Lexington and Concord, which started the Revolutionary War for America’s independence. Although the United States government structure is similar to that of British parliament, the American Revolution ultimately radically changed American political ideas and institutions by establishing unalienable rights and allowing the people govern America. Parts of the American government mimic that of the British parliament. The United States’ House of Representatives …show more content…
The revolution changed the way colonists viewed government through thoughts of equality and the newfound ability for America to be governed by the people. The American government established the United States’ Constitution and Bill of Rights, which guaranteed American citizens’ unalienable rights. Colonists believed that it was their right to have representation in government, and they believed that taxation without representation was a violation of their rights. Great Britain's acts and taxes led to American colonists wanting their freedom and independence, which helped lead to the American Revolution. They wanted to establish their own government in order to protect their rights. They believed it was necessary for them to cut ties with their mother country in order to secure their rights, so they fought for them through the American Revolution. The idea of unalienable rights among the colonists was present before the revolution, but the revolution radically altered the interpretation of these rights and their