When we think of the American Revolution, we usually think of 1776—muskets, tea parties, and the Declaration of Independence. But according to historian Jon Butler in his book , the real revolution started nearly a century earlier.
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. Becoming America: The Revolution before 1776 fr...
The following blog post explores the themes of Jon Butler's book, . When we think of the American Revolution, we
Next time you think about the founders, remember that they were the products of a century-long cultural revolution that changed the world before the first shot was ever fired. Becoming America - Harvard University Press The colonies had already embraced diversity, global trade,
Colonists imported European and Asian goods—from silver communion plates to velvet seat cushions—to define their social status.