Was the real Revolution to be found in the battles that were fought? Or was it something else—perhaps a change in the American mindset, prior to the actual war?
Given that our freedom is endowed to us by God and that we are made in His image, freedom exists as a strong and innate characteristic. Efforts to suppress it through abuse creates a righteous indignation and a passion to push back. Individual freedom becomes collective when people discover that like minded men and women share their disdain for abuse and purpose to correct it. It is an authentic grass roots movement and is a powerful motivation for change regardless of our geographical or cultural boundaries. Adams was right and we are seeing it played out today.
I believe that the answer to how and why 13 disparate Colonies came to the near simultaneous conclusion that they couldn't continue under British rule was one word. God. They may have had 13 different customs, religions and industries but they all prayed and answered to one God. Yes, the American Revolution was won in the hearts and minds of the people of the 13 Colonies before the war because they all had common reasons and one solution. John Adams was correct in my opinion. We would never have won our independence without having a single purpose of mind. Thank you Tara.
Reading the quotes of John Adams and George Washington gives me insight into the articulation of our forefathers. No wonder they were able to effect such a document as our Constitution of the United States of America. Such vision. Amazing Leaders.
Given that our freedom is endowed to us by God and that we are made in His image, freedom exists as a strong and innate characteristic. Efforts to suppress it through abuse creates a righteous indignation and a passion to push back. Individual freedom becomes collective when people discover that like minded men and women share their disdain for abuse and purpose to correct it. It is an authentic grass roots movement and is a powerful motivation for change regardless of our geographical or cultural boundaries. Adams was right and we are seeing it played out today.
I believe that the answer to how and why 13 disparate Colonies came to the near simultaneous conclusion that they couldn't continue under British rule was one word. God. They may have had 13 different customs, religions and industries but they all prayed and answered to one God. Yes, the American Revolution was won in the hearts and minds of the people of the 13 Colonies before the war because they all had common reasons and one solution. John Adams was correct in my opinion. We would never have won our independence without having a single purpose of mind. Thank you Tara.
Reading the quotes of John Adams and George Washington gives me insight into the articulation of our forefathers. No wonder they were able to effect such a document as our Constitution of the United States of America. Such vision. Amazing Leaders.
I love reading anything about John and Abigail Adams. Thank you, Tara for sharing!
John and Abigail Adams are 2 of my favorite people in history.
Mine too!