An Outline of American History (1990)

Chapter Two: The War of Independence

Table of Contents

The War of Independence

1. The war of Independence: introduction
2. Frontier fosters self-reliance
3. British and French Clash
4. First stirring of unity
5. Colonists resist
6. Taxation without representation at issue
7. Tax dispute abates
8. Patriots agitate: The Boston "Tea Party"
9. British repress colony: others rally to its aid
10. The Congress debates independence
11. Resolution stiffens
12. Colonies adopt Declaration of Independence
13. Colonies gain victory and Freedom