Changes in American Revolution

From the moment the American Revolution began it was obvious that change was inevitable. The thirteen rag tag colonies united under one common goal, to rid themselves of English rule. This caused the transformation of the Thirteen Colonies into a totally new entity. From the year 1775 to 1803 the American Revolution specifically changed militarily, politically, and economically.
By April of 1775 fighting had broke out all over England. But, these battles were not over some revolutionary cause. In fact the thought had not even entered the men’s minds. They were just trying to protect their farms and possessions. This did not change until January 5th of 1776 when Tomas Paine published the work “Common Sense.” This sold 200,000 copies but not to officers. In fact it was ignored by almost everybody but the common soldier. They were the ones reading “Common Sense.” While General George Washington is busy losing battles he begins, to realize that this “revolutionary idea”...