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The American Revolution, Spring 2006
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- Abstract:
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:
- Humanities
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- MIT OpenCourseWare