The Year That Made America
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The Year That Made America

From Rebellion to Independence, 1775–1776

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eBook - ePub

The Year That Made America

From Rebellion to Independence, 1775–1776

About this book

The untold story of how America's declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever.

This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory, the actual vote for independence came on July 2nd—and even that historic moment almost didn't happen. From January's publication of Common Sense to December's darkest hours of the Revolution, McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation.

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book reveals:
  • How the pivotal events of May 15, June 7, and July 2 shaped America's destiny
  • Why Congress's bold January declaration triggered a chain of unstoppable events
  • The behind-the-scenes feud between Adams and Jefferson on their views of government after independence was won
  • How the Declaration's influence extended from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to modern times

This timely narrative strips away the myths to expose the raw political courage that launched a revolution. From heated Congressional debates to the dangerous aftermath of declaring independence, McMillan delivers a fresh perspective on America's founding that resonates powerfully with today's political challenges.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: “The Greatest Debate of All”
  6. Chapter 2: A Brave New World
  7. Chapter 3: Creating a Congress
  8. Chapter 4: Spirit of ’75
  9. Chapter 5: “Open and Avowed Rebellion”
  10. Chapter 6: The Ninth of January
  11. Chapter 7: The Fifteenth of May
  12. Chapter 8: The Seventh of June
  13. Chapter 9: The Twenty-Eighth of June
  14. Chapter 10: The Second of July
  15. Chapter 11: The Ninth of July
  16. Chapter 12: The Second of August
  17. Chapter 13: The Twenty-Fifth of December
  18. Chapter 14: Forgotten Document?
  19. Chapter 15: Adams vs. Jefferson
  20. Chapter 16: “Four Score and Seven Years”
  21. Chapter 17: More Modern Perspectives
  22. Acknowledgments
  23. Appendix A
  24. Appendix B
  25. Abbreviations for Notes
  26. Notes
  27. Selected Bibliography