The war is known to have a substantial effect on the lives of every person in this country. In the United States, the American dream, however interpreted, is either enhanced or diminished depending on whether what we are fighting for is worth the sacrifice. For example, it is common knowledge that the war in Afghanistan is hampering the American dream; there is no evidence of direct improvement or intent to improve the way Americans live. Conversely, during the Revolutionary War, we fought to free our country from England. Without this need for freedom, the American dream would not exist. The events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord, particularly the Sugar and Stamp Acts, showed that Americans had realized the dream they sought and the foundation for it: liberty and freedom. 'independence. The reason for the revolution in America in the 18th century was not due to a single event but rather the difference in ideology between the people living in America and the rule in Britain. The Americans, as a country, realized that they wanted the same freedom as the British, instead of being used as a source of income. Americans faced many struggles in this thirst for freedom, such as harsh taxes on basic necessities and retaliation against British officials. There was a chain of events that sparked the revolution. At the forefront of this chain of events is the implementation of the Sugar Act on April 5, 1764 (Ushistory.org). The Sugar Act imposed import taxes on molasses and proposed new taxes on other foreign products that were not previously taxed; sugar; certain wines; coffee; and other miscellaneous goods (Ushitory.org). The Sugar Act also regulated exports of timber and iron. The previous import tax on molasses was barely enforced...... middle of paper ...and the American dream. Works Cited "The Stamp Act". Ushistory.org. Np, and Web. April 19, 2011. “Sugar Act (Molasses Act). » The civil war. Np, and Web. April 17, 2011. “Sugar Law”. Np, and Web. April 18, 2011. “The Sugar Act.” Steven Thomas, January 2009. Web. April 2011. “The Sugar Act.” Ushistory.org. Np, and Web. April 17, 2011. "A Summary of the Stamp Act of 1765: The Official Historic Site of Colonial Williamsburg." Official website of Colonial Williamsburg History. Np, and Web. April 19. 2011. .