Adam Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 American colonists, especially affluent socialites like Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, etc. were not being oppressed. Given the myriad travesties born of colonialism, taxing stamps and tea without asking aren't particularly noteworthy. My point, of course, isn't that the results of the revolution were negative. I quite enjoy not bowing to a king. But causing political tumult certainly wasn't in the best interest of the Fathers. Had the revolution failed, history would probably remember them as propagandists on the wrong end of a firing squad. unfortunately, most of this country is more than willing to bow to a king.....or political party. As if there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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