Question

the sons and daughters of liberty were groups of american colonists that supported the american revolution in many ways: fighting, funding, spreading support with pamphlets and speeches, refusing to pay british taxes, etc. imagine yourself as a son or daughter of liberty in the american revolution. your grandfather fought in one of the battles led by king william iii during the glorious revolution. write a letter to your grandfather about the similarities and differences in ideas and actions that the american colonists had during the american revolution compared to during the time of the glorious revolution. write about at least three similarities and differences each. the comparisons can be political, economic, and social ideas, the actions of the participants in the revolution, the results of the revolution, and the methods of success for the winners. must be a minimum of four sentences, and a maximum of 10. if you wish to use external sources (aka googling details) you must link the source in the resources box at the bottom of the page. failure to do so will result in points off.

Explanation:

The Glorious Revolution (1688 - 1689) and the American Revolution (1765 - 1783) both involved challenges to authority. In the Glorious Revolution, it was a challenge to the absolute power of the monarchy in England. In the American Revolution, American colonists challenged British imperial rule.

Similarities:

• Political Ideals: Both revolutions were influenced by ideas of limited government. The Glorious Revolution led to the Bill of Rights 1689 which limited the powers of the monarch. The American Revolution was inspired by Enlightenment ideas about government being based on the consent of the governed (e.g., John Locke's ideas).
• Resistance to Unjust Taxation: In the Glorious Revolution context, there were issues related to the monarchy's financial overreach. In the American Revolution, the colonists had the slogan “No taxation without representation” against British taxes like the Stamp Act.
• Desire for Rights: The English Bill of Rights from the Glorious Revolution and the American Declaration of Independence (which came out of the American Revolution) both emphasized rights. The English Bill of Rights protected rights like free speech in Parliament. The Declaration of Independence emphasized unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Differences:

• Scope of Change: The Glorious Revolution was more of a power - shift within the English political elite (parliament vs monarchy). The American Revolution was a complete break from an imperial power (Britain) to form an independent nation.
• Social Composition of Rebels: In the Glorious Revolution, it was mainly the aristocracy and political elite. In the American Revolution, it had a broader social base including farmers, merchants, and some working - class people.
• Resulting Political Systems: After the Glorious Revolution, Britain became a constitutional monarchy. After the American Revolution, the United States became a republic with a system of checks and balances (as outlined in the US Constitution).

Answer:

The letter could be written as follows:

Dear Grandfather,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share with you the similarities and differences between our American Revolution and your Glorious Revolution.

Similarities:

1. Both revolutions were about limiting government power. Yours limited the monarchy, ours limited British imperial rule.
2. We both resisted unjust taxation. You had issues with the monarchy's finances, we had “No taxation without representation”.
3. We both fought for rights. Your Bill of Rights and our Declaration of Independence emphasized important rights.

Differences:

1. Our revolution was a complete break from an empire (Britain), while yours was a power - shift within England (parliament vs monarchy).
2. Our rebels were from a broader social class (farmers, merchants, etc.), yours were mainly the political elite.
3. We formed a republic, you had a constitutional monarchy.

With love,
[Your Name]