| Author |
Andrews, Elisha Benjamin, 1844-1917 |
| Title |
History of the United States, Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Don Kostuch
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| Summary |
"History of the United States, Volume 2" by Elisha Benjamin Andrews is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book covers critical events during the American Revolutionary War and the subsequent formation of the United States, detailing the political and military challenges faced by the colonies. It is aimed at readers interested in the foundational moments that shaped the nation, particularly the conflicts between the American colonies and Britain. The opening of the work introduces the effects of the French and Indian War on Britain's economy and its consequent impact on colonial relations. Andrews discusses England's substantial national debt, leading to increased taxation on the American colonies, which was a significant catalyst for colonial unrest. He emphasizes that the military experience gained during the war not only unified the colonies but also equipped them with crucial military leaders, paving the way for the revolution. This introductory portion sets the stage for understanding the following chapters that chronicle the tensions leading up to the Revolutionary War and the subsequent struggle for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22567 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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