Wood, Gordon S.

The American Revolution : a history / Gordon S. Wood. - Modern library ed. - New York : Modern Library, 2002. - xxv, 190 pages : maps ; 19 cm. - Modern Library chronicles ; 9 . - Modern Library chronicles ; 9. .

"A Modern Library chronicles book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronology -- Origins: Growth and movement of population -- Economic expansion -- Reform of the British empire -- American resistance: British reaction -- Deepening of the crisis -- The imperial debate -- Revolution: Approach to independence -- Declaration of Independence -- Asylum for liberty -- Constitution-making and war: State constitutions -- Articles of Confederation -- War for Independence -- Republicanism: Need for virtue -- Rising glory of America -- Equality -- New world order -- Republican society: Effects of the war -- Effects of the Revolution -- Republican reforms -- Antislavery -- Republican religion -- Federal Constitution: Critical period -- Philadelphia convention -- Federalist-anti-Federalist debate.

Chronicles and examines the American Revolution, discussing its character and its consequences, covering such topics as republicanism, the Philadelphia Convention, and the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History--Causes.--Revolution, 1775-1783

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