Analysis Of The Book ' 1776 ' By David Mccullough

Though the American colonists had not achieved a true, uniform sense of identity or unity by 1776, on the eve of Revolution, the progress towards unity and the inchoate idea of an “American” between 1750 and 1776 is inevitable in both existence and significance. Previous to the French and Indian War, America as a whole had been, more or less, loyal mercantile-based, and subservient to the British crown as British colonists in the New World; however, the Americans' sense of unity kindled and proliferated with the increased tax burdens and coercive Parliamentary decisions, while even until 1776,

Throughout history, Americans have sought to spread the spirit of equality, which is believed to be the realization of true freedom. Before establishing this freedom, every American had only one question stuck in their head: What is freedom? Our country received it in the year of 1776 from the British through a series of difficulties and wars. African Americans defined it as an escape from slavery, while immigrants defined it as their acceptance into a new society. More yet, women of the women’s suffrage defined their freedom as their recognition into society and for their rights to be equal to that of every other man. These different perceptions of cultures/groups in America tied together to form an American view of freedom. Freedom is

In the exciting novel, “1776” by David McCullough, McCullough puts faces and emotions to the commemorated events of the Revolutionary war, which makes this novel overpowering even when the outcome is already known. I choose this extraordinary book, due to the fact of how McCullough writes about the significant events, how he introduces many characters that at first overwhelming but he makes sure you remember them due to that they are very significant throughout the whole story and how McCullough manifests the events of the war. With McCullough’s previous work called, “John Adams”, this book acts as a counterpart to his work as to how this book has a rigid military view compared to a political view.

The American Revolution, one of the most significant events in our world’s history, has established a huge impact on not only life back in the eighteenth and nineteenth century but our society today. The Acts of Parliament highly benefited the British but did not afford those same rights to the colonists until the formal issuing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, in which colonial freedom was granted. The most controversial issue is which group caused it; a result of propaganda by the colonists. Multiple acts and protests contributed to this war, three influential ones being the Stamp Act, Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.

It was a good year for a revolution, 1776. But it didn't start off quite as well as the colonists would have liked. When George Washington agreed to take command of the American forces in 1775, he probably didn't realize what he was truly getting himself into. Washington took command of an army made up of old men and young boys that had either come from their farms or the street. The army was short on weapons and gunpowder, lacked uniforms, and was racked by disease and drunkenness. Washington understood that what lies ahead would be difficult, considering he would be facing the most powerful country in world. But he probably didn't expect his worst problems to come from his own army, which was an undisciplined and

1776 is a historic book which is written by David McCullough 2005. David is an American Author, historian and lecturer, he born July 7, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. I believe, 1776 is one of his seven or eight books. David McCullough’s 1776 is winner of the Pulitzer Prize and also he received the National Book Award for two of his books as well. In this book he describes detail about military history that happened in 1776. He also describes so many events and occurrences how the war went between both American and British sides. The Author starts his writing by giving explanation about the weather condition, the time and what the day was looks like which I like to see on the first page of all book and I also think it places pictures in the readers mind. The war history started in the year of 1775 and the Author brings the reader in the Siege of Boston.

On May 10, 1775 British forts were attacked by Americans. On this same date, George attended the 2nd continental congress where he agreed to form the Continental army. When the army was built, he was named general and commander in chief. George and his army went to Boston and surrounded British forces. There was a long standoff between the two but George held his ground calling cannons to help support him and his team.

Well known writer, David McCullough, in his novel, “1776” describes how the Americans who fairly base their rankings on skill, unlike the British whose army rankings are unjust and based on wealth, which eventually led to their defeat. If the British generals were given their rank when they actually deserved it, then maybe they would have defeated the Patriots. McCullough’s purpose is to inform the reader of the horrible injustices of the British Army, which led to their downfall. The novel thoroughly illustrates how all the British generals were aristocrats in order to make the reader understand why mediocre generals commanded phenomenal soldiers.“But for all his raw courage in the heat and tumult of war, Billy Howe could be, in the intervals

The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between the British Empire and Continental Army over America’s Independence After the French and Indian War. Due to the money lost in the war, England taxed the colonists heavy through acts such as the Stamp Act and Intolerable Acts. This lead to events such as the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre which only angered both sides more. The first battle of the war was Lexington and Concord. A major battle of the war was The Battle of Bunker Hill. Although the Americans lost New York, George Washington was successful at defeating the Hessians at Trenton on Christmas Day. The battles of Brandywine and Germantown were fought over the American capital, Philadelphia. After the battle of Saratoga, France and Spain joined the American side. The war was won after the British surrendered at The Battle of Yorktown

July 4th, 1776 the United States of America declares its independence from England. A new nation begins to take shape. America, as new country, begins to see its challenges. In 1787, the adoption of the constitution and a new central government took form with similarities to the British system they had just overthrown. America, since the adoption of the constitution and up until the civil war faced social, political, and economic challenges. In the social context, it dealt with slavery, religious, and expansion movements. The political area saw parties come and go. America made political allies and enemies, internally and externally. The economic situation saw debt and prosperity. It played a detrimental part in the country’s future in the

Ever since the government was put in place in America, two fundamental questions have emerged distinctly: how should the government rule its followers? Moreover, what should the government do? America gained independence in 1776 after Richard Henry Lee moved a motion in the Continental Congress requiring Britain to grant the country its independence. The motion was approved on July, 2nd the same year. Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence, which justified a revolution. Today, historians study and interpret the declaration as a philosophy (Matzke, 14).

On July 4, 1776, America was only conceived. On September 3, 1738, America was born as the world’s freest nation. The American Revolution defined how powerful a country and its people can be with unity and a common purpose. Throughout history, men like Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, looked back upon the Revolution to capture the significance of the United States and its values. Freedom, constitutionalism and equality were the building block characteristics that the patriots were driven by. Brown University professor, Dr. Gordon S. Wood’s “The American Revolution”, shows exactly how important and groundbreaking the Revolution was. He captures the essence of the colonist attitude and discontent with the corrupt tyranny in England, explains

1776 is a year of great importance to the Americans, since The Declaration of Independence was written and declared in 1776.

In the Preface, Ellis recreates the urgent tone felt at the time of the revolutionary period. Ellis discusses how the founding members of the revolutionary generation began their legacies through battle and continued through legislation. Ellis reminds the reader that our forefathers betrayed the British, thus risked being hung for treason. No other country at that time in history had ever endured as a republic, thus the United States had no basis to build upon.

The American Revolution, also known as the U.S. War of Independence, started in the early 1700s and ended in the late 1700s. This war was started in an attempt to end the tension between the American colonies and the British government. After reading the article, “The American Revolution: A Historiographical Introduction,” provided by The British Library, and “The Historiography of the American Revolution” by Michael Hattem, I have a better overall understanding of how the history of the American Revolution has changed over time. If I were to continue writing the article “The American Revolution: A Historiographical Introduction,” provided by The British Library I would choose to use a book titled “Revolutionary Characters: What Made The Founders Different,” written by Gordon S. Wood, and a book titled “Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation,” written by Joseph J Ellis as reference.