Revolution v. Civil War

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Although the direct causes of the Civil War were different from those of the American Revolution, they were both caused by the differences in politics, economies, and social structures between each region. Rebellion in each of the wars was caused by people feeling that their government didn't represent their own interests.

One of the causes of the American Revolution was the growing gap between the social structures of the colonies and Britain. Britain had a strict social structure where it was almost impossible to get an opportunity to rise into a higher class. The aristocrats of Britain looked down on the simplistic ways of the American colonists, who valued self-reliance, equality, and opportunity (The American Revolution: The Causes, 1).

The colonies also had many differences between themselves. Even before the American Revolution, the lifestyles of the colonies were distinct from region to region. One of the main causes of these differences was the institution of slavery. In the southern states, social structure was generally rigid, while in the North, the industrial revolution was taking place, creating opportunities for almost any hard-working American man to raise his social status.

Before the American Revolution, the colonists had virtually no political power or representation in British government. They opposed the high import duties, and the monopoly Britain had over their trade. The King and Parliament were not open to compromises, and rejected the Olive Branch Petition, so the colonists saw complete independence as their only way to have a fair government that would respect the natural rights of man (American Revolution: The Causes, 3).

The North and South always had different views of the constitution. The South favored a strict interpretation of the constitution in which the states had all powers not specifically given to the national government. The North interpreted the constitution loosely, giving the national government more power. Part of the reason for this difference was the issue of internal improvements, which the North favored (Civil War: The Causes, 1). Since the Southern states benefited the least from internal improvements, such as roads, railroads and canals, they felt that they should not have to pay for what will only help only the Northern states.

Both the Civil War and the American Revolution seemed inevitable because of the different cultures and interests in the opposing regions. Although the main issues of the wars were different, both the American Revolution and the Civil War were caused by peopl

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