American Attempts to Gain Public Support: American Revolutionary Era, 1763-1777
Abstract
During the Revolutionary War Era, 1763 - 1777, the Americans (patriots) made deliberate attempts to gain public support for the cause of Independence by spreading their ideology, capitalizing on colonial ideas of self-government, and taking advantage of British mistakes. The end of The Seven Years War brought about an unprecedented British assertiveness that created a fertile breeding ground for the patriots to spread their ideology through means of propaganda, republicanism, politically motivated mobs, embracing individual rights, and politicization of the economy. During this time, the patriots also attempted to influence the public by advancing their cause by stoking flames of resistance to British tyranny resulting from the Parliamentary Acts, reminding the public of their historical precedence of self-government, and building on a gradual trend towards sovereignty. Lastly, the patriots attempted to influence the public by highlighting British atrocities committed against colonists, instilling colonial perceptions of loss of liberties due to increased British control, and taking advantage of British over-reliance on perceived popular support within the colonies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177778
Entities
People
- Damon R Mace
Organizations
- Marine Corps University