An Outline of American History (1963)

Chapter Two: The Winning of Independence

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1. The winning of Independence: introduction
2. Frontier fosters self-reliance
3. British and French Clash
4. First stirring of unity
5. Stronger controls resisted
6. Taxation without representation at issue
7. Tax dispute abated
8. Patriots agitate: Boston "Tea Party"
9. British repress colony: others rally to its aid
10. First shot of revolution fired
11. The Congress debates independence
12. Resolution stiffens
13. Declaration of Independence adopted
14. Many defeats and decisive victory
15. Victory and independence achieved
16. Concept of personal liberty hailed