Description
The real story of the American Revolution is far more than the catalog of deeds done by a handful of famous men. Declaring independence on a piece of parchment on a summer’s day in Philadelphia in 1776 would have meant nothing had not tens of thousands of ordinary Americans been willing to support that cause and fight to make it a reality. In this four-week course, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell explores the tumultuous eight years of war between 1775 and 1783 by examining four of the extraordinary groups of people who played central roles in the war for independence: patriot soldiers, non-combatants on the home front, Native Americans, and white loyalists.
Week 1: Hearts & Minds
Week 2: Homes & Hearths
Week 3: Tomahawks & Trade Goods
Week 4: Fear & Loathing
