History 270: The United States to 1865
Spring Semester 1999 - Dr. Thomas R. Maddux
Lecture Outline
Orgins of the American Revolution

  1. Central Issues and Interpretations
    1. Why a revolution?
    2. Effects of the revolution?
    3. Meaning of the revolution?
    4. Imperial view, Progressive view, Neo-Whig view
  2. Colonial Relations with Great Britain in the 18th Century
    1. British management of colonies
    2. Imperial wars for New World dominance
    3. Emerging Issues: military style, supremacy of Parliament, concept of representation and power
  3. Internal Conflict
    1. Religious Strife
    2. Ethnic/Backcountry Conflict
    3. Colonial-Indian Conflict
  4. Challenge from Abroad
    1. British reorganization of colonial policies
    2. Stamp Act Crisis


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