Our learning objective for this week’s Discussion is to better understand the historical debates surrounding the origins, character, and outcomes of the American Revolution. Post to Discussion Forum #3 in response to the following questions (there is no right or wrong answer; just be sure to use evidence to support your response). Lasting from 1775 to 1783, the American war for independence was lengthy by the standards of its day and in relation to all other wars fought by the United States (only the contemporary wars on terrorism have been longer for America). The American Revolution was as divisive and caused as much damage as the Civil War\u2014neighbors killed one another and confiscated or destroyed property; people within the same families took different sides in the war. Describe why the war was so divisive, then weigh the costs and benefits of the American Revolution. How \u201crevolutionary\u201d was it, in your view? This week we will be conduc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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