Question

was the american revolution radical or conservative?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Very radical. They overthrew the legitimate governmen, which is as radical as you can get. If they were conservative, they would have supported the existing government as the Loyalists did. It brought about a radical change in how the colonists were goverened - they threw out the King, set up a republic.

Answer 3

radical this passage proves it:
Political radicalism
The term political radicalism denotes political principles focused on altering social structures through revolutionary means and changing value systems in fundamental ways

Answer 4

but it could be argued that nothing changed after overthrowing the British government. I agree that a new constitution/ or government structure was set up, but it wasn't that much different. The people fought to conserve their democratic ideals, hence they believed that they were violated of there RIGHTS OF ENGLISHMEN---which is somewhat a democratic idea. They were trying to protect it.

Answer 5

no its definitely Radical. i m positive

Answer 6

okay, but was the american revolution revolutionary?

Answer 7

Pretty Sure, Radical.

Answer 8

@lordofpens this is history not debate.

Answer 9

nice name i love writing and pens!

Answer 10

besides the political radicalism then, what changes could you argue that supports that the american revolution was revolutionary?

Answer 11

so you can call me queenofpens! XD B)

Answer 12

thanks :D