American Revolutions: Continental History 1750-1804

The Road to Revolution

The American Revolution was a complex and multifaceted event, with its roots in a variety of factors. These included the growing economic and political power of the American colonies, the increasing tensions between the colonies and Great Britain, and the spread of Enlightenment ideas about liberty and self-government.

American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804

by Alan Taylor

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In the mid-18th century, the American colonies were experiencing a period of rapid economic growth. The colonies had a thriving agricultural sector, and they were also developing a significant manufacturing base. This economic growth led to a growing sense of independence among the colonists, who began to resent the British government's attempts to regulate their economy.

At the same time, the American colonists were also becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the British government's political policies. The colonists were subject to a variety of taxes and regulations that they had no say in making. They also lacked representation in the British Parliament, which meant that they had no voice in the decisions that were made about their lives.

The spread of Enlightenment ideas about liberty and self-government also played a major role in the American Revolution. These ideas, which were popular among many of the leading intellectuals in the colonies, argued that all people have the right to life, liberty, and property. They also argued that governments should be based on the consent of the governed.

The combination of these factors led to a growing sense of dissatisfaction among the American colonists. In 1775, the colonists took up arms against the British government, and the American Revolution began.

The War for Independence

The American Revolution was a long and bloody conflict. The colonists were outnumbered and outgunned by the British, but they were fighting for their freedom and independence. The war was fought on many fronts, from the forests of Maine to the swamps of South Carolina.

One of the most important battles of the American Revolution was the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. At Saratoga, the American army under General Horatio Gates defeated the British army under General John Burgoyne. This victory was a major turning point in the war, and it convinced the French to enter the war on the side of the Americans.

The war ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States, and it established the boundaries of the new nation.

The New Nation

After the war, the United States faced the challenge of building a new nation. The new government was based on the principles of democracy and self-government, but it was also a fragile experiment.

One of the most important challenges facing the new nation was the issue of slavery. Slavery was legal in the United States, and it was a major source of economic wealth for many Southerners. However, the institution of slavery was also a moral issue, and it divided the nation.

The issue of slavery came to a head in the 1860s, when the United States fought a civil war over the issue. The war ended with the abolition of slavery, and the United States was finally able to move forward as a unified nation.

American Revolutions: Continental History 1750-1804 is a comprehensive and engaging account of the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about this important period in American history.

The book is written by a team of leading historians, and it is based on the latest scholarship. It is also beautifully illustrated with maps, charts, and photographs.

If you are interested in the American Revolution, then you will want to read American Revolutions: Continental History 1750-1804. It is a book that will inform and inspire you.

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American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804

by Alan Taylor

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14181 KB
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Print length	:	682 pages
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