1776‚ a brilliant book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough‚ retells the story of America’s brutal battle for independence throughout the American Revolution. In an informative tone‚ McCullough brings the American Revolution to life as he reiterates America’s history through the incorporation of details pertaining to each of the important figures of the war as well as the story format of his well-researched book. Through the use of visual aids such as maps and pictures depicting battles
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Book Review on: 1776 by David McCullough The Non-Fiction Historical Book 1776 By David McCullough is a historically accurate and in depth view of The American Revolution; starting from The Battle of Bunker Hill‚ Boston‚ Brooklyn‚ New York‚ Fort Washington‚ and ending its Analysis at the Battle of Trenton in 1776. There are many fascinating features‚ trends‚ themes‚ and characteristics used in 1776 that make the book a fluent and enjoyable read. Also the book gives a very detailed and informative
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1776: A Superior War Novel Pulitzer Prize winner‚ David McCullough‚ authored the intense and well-researched novel 1776 about the tumultuous times of American independence from the British Empire. He recreates scenes of heroic battles as well as dramatic encounters between diplomats with outstanding details to support his writing. In his acknowledgments‚ McCullough informs the reader that the material in his novel came from over 25 libraries‚ archives and historic sites in both the United
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Important Turning Points 1763 and 1776 In 1775 the American Revolution officially began‚ due to conflicts between the thirteen colonies and Britain. In 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed‚ granting the colonies their independence. The important turning points in the colonies break with the mother country are the French and Indian War (1763)‚ Common Sense by Thomas Paine (1776) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). The revolution began as a disagreement over the manner in
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1776 by David McCullough Characterization: George Washington: Washington was 43 year old when he was appointed by the Continental Congress to be Commander-in-Chief of the American army. He had almost no formal schooling‚ and was a self-educated man. He was a brave man who was totally dedicated to America‚ the country he loved. He was strong and rarely showed his discouragement or despair‚ even though he suffered greatly through the course of the American Revolution. After seeing Washington
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1776 1: Chapter 1 introduces King George III and the conditions in England prior to and during the deployment of British troops to Boston. Described as “a person of simple tastes and few pretensions‚” the king is shown to slowly feel disdain towards America. 2: Chapter 2 depicts the conditions in America. It outlines the leaders of the army and a few who were representing the colonies. It described the American army to be made of “undisciplined‚ poorly armed volunteer force of farmers‚” with
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rich. That is the American Dream isn’t it? However‚ over the past few decades‚ the idea that America is reaching its collapse has become much more popular and probable. At this time‚ America may not be far from that point of demise. In the essay‚ “1776 and All That” by Edward Hoagland‚ he brings up the points that America has become too self-absorbed and confident‚ leading us to ignore the dangers of countries that before‚ were thought to be no harm. We do not only ignore those other countries‚ it
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Rachel M Dr. M ENGL 1301 30 September 2013 A Cold January Night “COME ON! MOVE IT!” I screamed from inside my car. It was cold that afternoon‚ the kind of weather that you only see in January. As I sat in my car trying to stay warm‚ I could feel the cold‚ wet air penetrating down to my bones. I had just gotten off of a long‚ exhausting day of work and was ready for a hot bath and a nap. I was tired and all I wanted to do was get on 249 from Beltway 8 and go home. As usual‚ the five o’clock traffic
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In Congress‚ July 4‚ 1776‚ Thomas Jefferson wrote to King George III for the American colonists to proclaim freedom. Jefferson wanted independence because he believed that it would be a better option for America to have a society that is treated equally and fairly. Through the use of persuasive elements‚ he successfully presented his evidence and reasoning as to why he believed America should part their ways from Great Britain and King George III to create the society America deserved. Jefferson
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During the years 1763 and 1776‚ the British government and the American Colonists were constantly at odds. Issues such as advancing west‚ taxes‚ and increased British control caused a rift between the two sides which eventually ended in a revolution The proclamation of 1763 was issued to stop fighting between the Native Americans and the settlers. It did stop fighting for the moment‚ but‚ it also angered many of the colonists and the Native Americans. The colonists were upset because their opportunities
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