Yes I think America had to show that we don't hide in a corner if someone attacks us, we fight back, and it worked
In 1668 AD newton invented telescope
The principles of republicanism initiate hostilities between the Americans and British. One of the ideas of republicanism is the right of representation in government. For each of the colonies had a legislature, attending as the only representation the Americans had since they had no Member of Congress. England commenced passing laws like the Stamp Act that did not go over local Colonial Legislatures.