MTTC 103 Elementary Practice

The American Revolution is characterized by a struggle for independence and democracy in the United States as it involved the Thirteen Colonies seeking to gain independence from British rule. This conflict arose from a desire for self-governance and the pushback against what the colonists viewed as oppressive policies and taxation imposed by the British Crown without representation in Parliament. The revolution was not merely a military struggle; it was also a philosophical battle about the principles of liberty, equality, and democratic governance, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the United States and its democratic institutions. Through this revolution, the ideals of freedom and democratic rights were central, shaping the future of the nation. In contrast, the War of 1812 focused more on issues of maritime rights and national sovereignty rather than a direct struggle for independence, as the U.S. had already achieved that through the American Revolution. The Civil War was primarily a battle over slavery and states' rights rather than a quest for independence from colonial rule, and World War I was a global conflict with the U.S. entering later for various international reasons, including supporting allies and asserting its position on the world stage.