The takeaway from is that the 1776 Revolution was possible only because the society was already "American" in every way but name. The colonies had already embraced diversity, global trade, and complex politics—the very traits we still debate today.
This era saw a shift toward the materialistic and commercial values that remain central to American life. 3. Religious Pluralism (With a Catch) Becoming America: The Revolution before 1776 fr...
The following blog post explores the themes of Jon Butler's book, . The takeaway from is that the 1776 Revolution
Between 1680 and 1770, the British mainland colonies underwent a transformation that turned them into the world’s "first modern society". Long before George Washington took command, the DNA of modern America was already being spliced together. 1. A "Jumble of Peoples": The First Melting Pot . Between 1680 and 1770