The journey of the human generation, its experiences and its complex fabric offer brilliant insight into the past through the road of history. History enables human wisdom to lead the present time in the guiding light of past events, especially covering from faith to the happening of multiple incidents. The same is demonstrated in “American History: A Very Short Introduction” by multifaceted and diverse topics. One such crucial facet is the “American Revolution” which left lasting impacts for centuries (Boyer, 2012). However, this reflection essay will explore the American Revolution by implementing descriptive, interpretative, and evaluative lenses of analysis. It will also highlight cultural impacts in the light of Biblical scripture.
American Revolution may encompass three distinct phases, keeping in view the descriptive paradigm. These are keen calls for freedom, the formation of the declaration of Independence by the Congress and finally, the Declaration of freedom. Similarly, regarding interpretation dimensions, it gains significance as a radical transition in the American political framework. The central stage of such domain encompasses slogans of liberty, equality, and democracy as ideal foundations of a free nation. In other words, it manifests an era of profound transition for power vested with the general public in the form of their representatives. Additionally, on the evaluation level of analysis, revolution can be judged in the eye of scriptures to comprehend Biblical principles. These principles revolve around human dignity, independence and justice. A similar message is incorporated for human guidance in the words; “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” – Micah 6:8 (Harris et al., 2015).
Moreover, the cultural impacts of revolution shape the fabric of democracy and freedom in the USA. Such patterns of a dignified walk of life paved the society towards human rights protection and values of equality. In practical domains, a widened gap may exist between the ideal foundation and its practical implementation. As far as my perspective and experience are concerned, I also faced numerous challenges in the form of gaps between ideals and real-life implications. Hence, it can be concluded that the American Revolution shaped society as a whole but there is a dire need for struggle to make the dream of real freedom come true.
References
Boyer, P. S. (2012). American history: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press.
Harris, C., & Griffin, M. T. Q. (2015). Nursing on empty: compassion fatigue signs, symptoms, and system interventions. Journal of Christian Nursing, 32(2), 80-87.
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