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1 online resource (xxiii, 359 pages) : illustrations |
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Debating historical issues in the media of the time, 1542-8079 |
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Debating historical issues in the media of the time. 1542-8079
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| Contents |
Chronology of events -- The reality of independence, 1776-1781 -- Wartime morale, 1776-1781 -- The battles of the Revolutionary War, 1776-1781 -- General George Washington, 1776-1783 -- Benedict Arnold, 1780-1781 -- The Articles of Confederation, 1777-1781 -- The Union in crisis, 1782-1787 -- Shays's Rebellion, 1786-1787 -- Constitutional Convention, 1787 -- Ratification Struggle, 1787-1789 -- The Bill of Rights, 1787-1791 -- The issue of the Native Americans, 1791-1797 -- The role of women, 1780-1798 -- Slave revolt in Santo Domingue (Haiti), 1791-1793 -- President George Washington, 1789-1799 -- The early years of the French Revolution, 1789-1793 -- The Whiskey Rebellion, 1794 -- Jay's Treaty, 1795-1796 -- The rise of the party press, 1797-1800 -- The French Revolution gone crazy, 1793-1798 -- American neutrality, 1793 -- The election of 1796, September-November 1796 -- The Quasi-War with France, 1797-1798 -- The XYZ Affair, 1798 -- The Sedition Act, 1798-1800 -- The election of 1800, February 1800-March 1801 |
| Summary |
From 1776 to 1800, the United States ceased to be a fantastic dream and became a stable reality. Newspapers were increasingly the public's major source of information about people and events outside of their community. The press reflected the issues of the day. Its foremost concern was naturally the armed struggle with Britain. The press covered the conflict, providing both patriot and loyalist interpretations of the battles and personalities. Yet after the British withdrew, a host of new challenges confronted the United States, including the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, the Bill of the Rights, the Whiskey Rebellion, slavery, women's roles, the French Revolution, the XYZ Affair, the Sedition Act, and more. Again, the press not only purveyed the facts. It became a political tool trumpeting the viewpoint of Republicans and Federalists, ushering in a new era of American journalism. Beginning with an extensive overview essay of the period, this book focuses on 26 pressing issues of the war and the early republic. Each issue is presented with an introductory essay and multiple primary documents from the newspapers of the day, which illustrate both sides of the debate. This is a perfect resource for students interested in the Revolutionary War, the birth of the new nation, and the actual opinions and words of those involved |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-351) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
American newspapers -- History -- 18th century
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HISTORY.
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Press coverage
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American newspapers
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140183
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Press coverage
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United States
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Sources
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History
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Humphrey, Carol Sue
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| ISBN |
0313017050 |
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9780313017056 |
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1280908793 |
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9781280908798 |
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9786610908790 |
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6610908796 |
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