The independence United States has been analyzed in depth, although there are different views on the process, considering it is accepted as the first great liberal revolution, largely because its result was the first liberal state.
We have studied the various factors that influenced his outburst, as tax policy of George III , the mentality of a more open and plural society than Europe, the spread of enlightened ideas and thought John Locke, the history of the War against France 7 years, the development of a dynamic economy that cried out for more autonomy from Britain, etc.
Collage tables on the U.S. War of Independence (Obtained from upload.wikimedia.org )
I propose now to envision a small piece of the movie The Patriot, especially to see reflected many of these causal factors. This is a debate in the assembly of South Carolina, where they must decide whether to join the rebellion of some states and expect Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776 or to remain loyal to Britain.
painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (obtained from chistria.files.wordpress.com )
Look especially in dress, how to address each other (with freedom of thought and speech, plus the opportunity to vote), which is barely noticeable class differences and the presence in many an awareness of nation. You can impact much on the importance of rights, tyranny and principles of individuals (all concepts related to Locke). Finally there is the most controversial as the war in their own territory against a great power was Britain.
Finally I put a map of the war between American colonists led by G. Washsington (future first president of USA) and supported by France and Spain against the British army (the redcoats ) of George III, who finally had to give independence to the 13 colonies to Peace Versailles, 1783.
