War of Independence

aka The American Revolution?

 

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You should check out FOUNDING BROTHERS & get some Bio on G Washington, Ben Franklin, and other founding fathers

BTW Framers is a retarded PC phrase that some idiot made up here in the US

 

Do you mean the first or second War of Independance?

You know, that is one heck of a broad topic for a paper. Volumes of books have been written on the subject.

Perhaps you should pick one aspect or key player to study. May I suggest Thomas Payne?



Terry

 

Alexander Hamiton is a good read. He created the coast guard, national bank, IRS and others.

PM me if you want me to ship you the book. I don't think it is available in Denmark.

 

You will find the Library of Congress to be an inexhaustible resource.

- some nutshells
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/timeline.html

- Four Centuries - this section jumps straight into the relevant time period.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/british/brit-2.html

 

Just finished a full year course on US history at University and wrote an essay on the American Revolution 1775-1783.

My topic was the grievances of the 13 colonies that contributed to the revolution. This in itself is broad but can be narrowed down to some very important events. For example:

1. 1763 Royal Proclamation: France kicked out of North America and settlement is prohibited beyond Appalachian mountains. This angered peeps wanting to expand

2. Large array of 'Acts' most notably the Stamp Act of 1765: the 1st "internal" tax. Increased colonists concerns about British parliament. "No taxation without representation!"

3. "Intolerable Acts" of 1774: the final straw

This provides a good basis and IMO the grievances and events leading to the revolution is an excellent and very interesting topic.

Infinite resources on the internet (www.wikipedia.com) and Tspringer suggested Thomas Pane: his small piece "Common Sense" is a short and important read in regards to inciting the colonists ex. why should colonies be run by a tiny island?

I found using primarily, if not entirely primary sources for quotes (i.e. diaries, newspapers...etc) from the era will get you a much better grade.

Anywayz, hopes this helps!

Jordan

 

Oh, well you've picked an easy set.

After the colonial companies disintegrated in the Interregnum (King Charles), the colonies were pretty much left on their own. After the Brits had to spend money on the French and Indian war, they wanted it back in taxes. Bostonians didn't like taxes. (Boy how times have changed.)

People have questioned the wisdom, in Palistine, of throwing rocks at Uzi toting Israeli soldiers. But tossing rocks at armed soldiers isn't a new phenomenon. (Boston "massacre".)

Also check information on "the Farmer's Rebellion" (1787 or so). After tossing out the Brits, they started shooting at their own governor.

Bostonians don't get along with anybody.

 

PLEASE post it. I think most of us are wonding what you (european, non-brit) think about the US during this time.

Also, I wanna see what kinda left spin you put on it

 

I can find a danish to english translator.

You do it all the time in P & R

 

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The War of Independence began at 4:30am on April 15, 1861, when revolutionary troops fired on foreign troops who refused to leave Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor....

 

Correct.

Jonas, your are studying the Revolution.

 

13: You do it all the time...


14: ...and the constitution was in place, the world became a better place.


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LOL!

 

wow what a topic. you need to read a lot before you can even choose which angle to write about.
good books i have read that touch on the subject:

'john adams' by david mcullough
'ben franklin' by i dont remember
'alexander hamilton' by ron chernow

and you might be able to pick up '1776' thats has just come out.