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Religion and the American Revolution

Religion and Philosophy

9, 10, 11, 12

Historical Background While the dominant narrative of the American Revolution focuses on its political causes, the factor of religion cannot be ignored. Many settlers came to the North American colonies seeking the freedom to practice...

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Slavery and the American Revolution

Government and Civics

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Myths of the American Revolution

Government and Civics

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

Carol Berkin, Presidential Professor of History at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, contrasts the popular memory of the Revolutionary War with its more complicated realities. She argues that although many of us were...

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The American Revolution

The American Revolution Led by : Prof. Denver Brunsman (George Washington University) Course Number : AMHI 621 Semesters : Fall 2016, Spring 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Spring 2024 Image: The British Surrendering Their Arms to Gen: Washington...

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American Revolution

The American Revolution REGISTRATION CLOSED When did the American Revolution begin and end? What were its causes and effects? How did entirely new forms of both freedom and unfreedom come about at exactly the same time? We will investigate these...