El. knyga: Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence, 1775-1776

"There is indisputable evidence that the Continental Congress voted to separate from England on July 2, 1776, yet we celebrate July 4 every year to honor our independence. The point is that many modern-day Americans are unaware of the important dates andevents preceding our Declaration of Independence as well as the raucous political discourse in the weeks and months leading up to that decision. Independence was not preordained, and almost did not happen. Our politics were messy from the start. The YearThat Made America tells the story of the year leading up to the American Revolution. The role of history in U.S. education has been declining for years, including a dearth of study on the revolutionary era. Myths and misconceptions abound, and the book will open many eyes to the history of the American Revolution as we head into the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, to be celebrated in April, 2025, and then on to other semiquincentennial celebrations leading to the anniversary ofthe Declaration of Independence and the fateful events thereafter"--

There is indisputable evidence that the Continental Congress voted to separate from England on July 2, 1776, yet we celebrate July 4 every year to honor our independence. The point is that many modern-day Americans are unaware of the important dates and events preceding our Declaration of Independence as well as the raucous political discourse in the weeks and months leading up to that decision. Independence was not preordained, and almost did not happen as early as it did. Our politics were messy from the start.

The Year That Made America tells the story of the year leading up to the American Revolution. The role of history in U.S. education has been declining for years, including a dearth of study on the revolutionary era. Myths and misconceptions abound, and the book will open many eyes to the history of the American Revolution as we head into the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, to be celebrated in April, 2025, and then on to other semiquincentennial celebrations leading to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the fateful events thereafter.

 

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.