Description

Overview:

English and American backgrounds of the Revolution; issues and arguments in the Anglo-American conflict; colonial resistance and the beginnings of republicanism; the Revolutionary War; constitution writing for the states and nation; and effects of the American Revolution. Concerned primarily with the revolutionary origins of American government. Readings emphasize documents from the period -- pamphlets, correspondence, the minutes or resolutions of resistance organizations, constitutional documents and debates.

Subject:

U.S. History

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Full Course

Author:

Maier, Pauline

Provider:

M.I.T.

Provider Set:

M.I.T. OpenCourseWare

Date Added:

01/01/2006