Captain Hindsight Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The Civil War thread got me thinking what everyone learned about the revolutionary war and see if there was a difference in opinion there I learned it was because of unfair taxes and a lack of representation in the British Parliament... Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Colonies' rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Slavery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) The Civil War thread got me thinking what everyone learned about the revolutionary war and see if there was a difference in opinion there I learned it was because of unfair taxes and a lack of representation in the British Parliament... Am I wrong? My father got the 4 CD set from the history channel a while ago, we watched it over the winter. Freakin miracle we won. Benedict Arnold got screwed several times, had he gotten his just recognition he would have gone down as one of the great heroes of the war and West Point would probably still be Fort Arnold. Instead his name is synonymous with traitor. But yeah, you're not wrong, pretty much taxation without representation combined with a lot of big egos. Edited April 21, 2011 by Steve O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Someone yelled "Play Ball"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The uniforms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The uniforms... No you dummy, that's why the north won. Or more to the point why the south lost. Now if they had only gone with the throwbacks at Gettysburg...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 No you dummy, that's why the north won. Or more to the point why the south lost. Now if they had only gone with the throwbacks at Gettysburg...... You mean like what the Spartans wore? Hot Gates > Cemetery Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 obscene profits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Han shot first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Skynet became self aware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 My father got the 4 CD set from the history channel a while ago, we watched it over the winter. Freakin miracle we won. Benedict Arnold got screwed several times, had he gotten his just recognition he would have gone down as one of the great heroes of the war and West Point would probably still be Fort Arnold. Instead his name is synonymous with traitor. But yeah, you're not wrong, pretty much taxation without representation combined with a lot of big egos. I wouldn't call it a miracle that we won. British arrogance and stupidity were the 2 biggest reasons we won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 A bunch of slave owning aristocratic white males didn't want to pay their taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Some arrogant British officer shot and killed Mel Gibson's son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Wall Street bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 You mean like what the Spartans wore? Hot Gates > Cemetery Hill Agreed. Molon Labe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 George Bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't call it a miracle that we won. British arrogance and stupidity were the 2 biggest reasons we won. Home field advantage and British officers fondness for colonial women were the two main reasons. British arrogance and stupidity were secondary reasons. Edited April 21, 2011 by Steve O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Also the French, Dutch and Spanish allies we had that were either providing supplies and/or troops here or keeping the British a bit preoccupied in Europe helped the colonies win. Edited April 21, 2011 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Home field advantage and British officers fondness for colonial women were the two main reasons. British arrogance and stupidity were secondary reasons. The arrogance and home field advantage went hand-in-hand in that the British were trying to fight old Euro style on unknown lands. And we didn't so much we as we just didn't go away. Pestered them long enough until the British said !@#$ it, this isn't worth it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 .......because a Pony Express rider took a crap on General Gage's lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The arrogance and home field advantage went hand-in-hand in that the British were trying to fight old Euro style on unknown lands. And we didn't so much we as we just didn't go away. Pestered them long enough until the British said !@#$ it, this isn't worth it anymore. They sure got that one wrong didn't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have been reading up on Marquis de Lafayette and he is the unsung hero of the revolution. He had an amazing interesting life and is just as much a factor in the US winning as Washington. Lafayette believed in liberty for all and foresaw the potential greatness of the USA. He helped start the French revolution, and when he returned to USA from France he had probably the greatest reception anyone has ever had in this country. Rock stars have nothing on Lafayette. When Washington died, Lafayette took some soil from the site, and took it back with him to France. So Lafayette is buried in American soil in France. You see Lafayette's name all over- towns, roads, colleges. But few know his story. If you are not familiar I highly recommend you read up on this great American hero Lafayette was a fervent believer of freedom for all. And slavery abhorred him. He truly recognized what this country is supposed to be premised on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 A bunch of slave owning aristocratic white males didn't want to pay their taxes. Gun toting Militia members to boot. Wow we are in a bad country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have been reading up on Marquis de Lafayette and he is the unsung hero of the revolution. He had an amazing interesting life and is just as much a factor in the US winning as Washington. Lafayette believed in liberty for all and foresaw the potential greatness of the USA. He helped start the French revolution, and when he returned to USA from France he had probably the greatest reception anyone has ever had in this country. Rock stars have nothing on Lafayette. When Washington died, Lafayette took some soil from the site, and took it back with him to France. So Lafayette is buried in American soil in France. You see Lafayette's name all over- towns, roads, colleges. But few know his story. If you are not familiar I highly recommend you read up on this great American hero Lafayette was a fervent believer of freedom for all. And slavery abhorred him. He truly recognized what this country is supposed to be premised on Ill look into him. That does sound interesting...thanks pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ill look into him. That does sound interesting...thanks pete You've never heard of General Lafayette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 You've never heard of General Lafayette? enlighten us on Lafayette you smug know it all please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 enlighten us on Lafayette you smug know it all please Well I just assumed that anyone who attended school as a child knew about him. And if that makes me smug then I'm smug and proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 You've never heard of General Lafayette? I cannot say that I have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 That Marquis de Lafayette was an extraordinary man. I'll definitely look up on amazon for a good biography on him. In history classes they seemed to gloss over the interesting parts. It was always dates, dates and more dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I cannot say that I have... Do they not teach American history in school now or are you Canadian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Do they not teach American history in school now or are you Canadian? Clearly our education system is lacking these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Well I just assumed that anyone who attended school as a child knew about him. And if that makes me smug then I'm smug and proud of it. Actually, I think it was roughly 14k posts that made him think that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I wouldn't call it a miracle that we won. British arrogance and stupidity were the 2 biggest reasons we won. And disinterest. And the continuing conflict with France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Actually, I think it was roughly 14k posts that made him think that... Booyah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 The revolutionary war was started by Zoiberg. With my last words, I will curse Zoiberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Booyah!! Maybe 13k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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