Privations experienced by the US population. Distant Shores Chapter 4: Appointment to France Congress turns to France for help, King Louis XVI. General William Howe lands Staten Island July 1776. Signing of Declaration of Independence on Aug. Chapter 3: Colossus of IndependenceĪdam's decisive speech for independence. Jefferson's authorship of the Declaration of Independence. Congress indecisive and debating on independence. Philadelphia 2nd Continental Congress, John Hancock presiding. Adam's Essay on Liberty 1765 and "Braintree Instructions". First son John Quincy (eventually 6th president). Attended Harvard, read law, admitted to bar 1759 loved books (incl. Revolution Chapter 1: The Road to Philadelphia Heroic early Americans had-very timely for American patriots after the events Overall Impression: A fine work reminding us what a struggle the Quotations are for the most part taken from that work, as Summary by Michael McGoodwin, prepared 2001Īcknowledgement: This work has been summarized using the 2001 Simon and SchusterĮdition.
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