American Revolutionary Era, 1763-1789

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Social, cultural, and political analysis of the US, 1763-1789, through the study of ordinary people as well as famous political leaders. Themes include class, race, gender, and religion. Topics include revolutionary protest, Patriot and Loyalist hostilities, the Declaration of Independence, turning points in the war, slavery and emancipation, alliances with Native Americans and Europeans, postwar socio-economic crisis, state and federal constitution-making, and present-day memory of the Revolution. Approved for distance education.