Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776

In January 1776, most Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Yet a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for. Historian Joyce Haworth has the story of the blunders of a king, the persuasiveness of an essay, and the destruction of warfare.

 

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