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The American Revolution Was a Mistake
There is probably no revolution in world history that is today as widely celebrated as the one led by thirteen of the North American British colonies between 1775 and 1783. Popular portrayals of this conflict typically cast the British as … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, American Revolution, British Empire, Colonialism, George Washington, Rebellion, Revolution, Slavery, Taxation
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Against Revolution
Popular culture is filled with positive depictions of rebellion against oppressive governments and other power structures: Star Wars, Braveheart, V for Vendetta, Hunger Games, etc. Rebellion makes for a nice underdog story and provides an easy justification for our beleaguered … Continue reading
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Tagged Political Theory, Popular Culture, Rebellion, Revolution
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