Impact of the American independence struggle

 

The real importance of the American struggle for independence lay neither in the territorial gains of Spain or France, nor in the trade losses of Holland, nor in the decline of the empire of England. Rather, its real importance was in the successful completion of the American Revolution. The American Revolution is one of the major events in world history. The importance of this revolution can be gauged from several points of view. The American Revolution can be considered a turning point in modern human progress. As a result of this revolution, not only a nation was born in the new world, but a new era also started from the point of view of mankind.

1.    Impact on America

This revolution gave a new turn to the political life of the United States. It transformed there social, religious and cultural life. The revolution brought about a changed social condition for the American people in which tradition and privilege were less important and human equality was more important. By removing the obstacles of capitalist economy, it set new records of development and innovation in industry, education, agriculture, trade, science, technology etc. and later a super power nation was formed.

2.    Impact on England

A deadly blow on the monarchy and oligarchic monopoly based on divine right. After the war, there was a strong demand to reduce the rights of the king in the Parliament of England. At the same time, a representative named Durning proposed in the British Parliament that the authority of the king has increased, and is increasing, it must be reduced. Hence a series of reforms increased the importance of the cabinet system.

3.    Impact on France

French officers returning from America wrote of America's experience. Lafayette in particular carried the spirit of the American Revolution to the French public. American writer and philosopher Franklin's special importance was in French society. His writings influenced the philosophers of France and the American Revolution opened the way for the French Revolution. The core principles of the French Revolution were rooted in the Native American struggle for liberty, equality and fraternity.

4.    Impact on Ireland

At that time the people of Ireland were also fighting against England for their economic and political independence. The people of Ireland welcomed and inspired the success of the American Revolution. In this way the people of Ireland also Challenged the tax imposed by England. England eventually acceded to most of the demands of the Irish people.

5.    Impact on India

The effect of the American Revolution on India was adverse. During the American War of Independence, when France entered the war, Conditions of war arose it among the French and British. Taking advantage of this, the British damaged the power of the French in India and made the path of expansion of their empire accessible.

6.    Decline of mercantilism

The importance of the American Revolution is also in the context that the loss of this colony of England hurt mercantilism principles . Till now the main goal was to exploit the colony economically. At the same time, economic activities were still controlled by the state, but now this mercantilism theory got a setback and the principle of open trade or open economy was emphasized. The theory of open economy gained further concurrence after Adam Smith's book Wealth of Nations.

7.    Global Impact of the American Revolution

Born after the revolution, the new America presented to the world four political ideals like republic, democracy, federalism and constitutionalism. It was not that the world had never been familiar with these words before, but America set a strong example. Political terminology like republic was left in memory only but America gave life to such terminology. It should be considered the greatest deliverable of the American Revolution. America put before the world a strong and developed system of representative government.

Conclusion

Thus articulated in the slogan "No representation, no tax", the American Revolution Breaking the shackles of colonial dependence through the critic of economy, not only encouraged the colonies for an independent path, but also paved the way for them to be established as a nation on the basis of common culture and common needs. It also embodied the statement that "colonies are like fruits that are separated from the branch as soon as they mature" . It also gave the mantra of multiculturalism, republic, democracy, federalism and constitutionalism, which maintains the unity of the nation and protects civilrights.