1776 (edit title)

Mark M edited the summary of 1776 3 days ago.

• The book "1776" by David G. McCullough is an interesting book that has a lot of historical references and facts, while at the same time telling the story of the whole year of 1776. The book has so much information with historical references and side stories so that at times it is somewhat difficult to follow. This book starts off with the beginning of 1776 and will end with the conclusion of the year. It is over 300 pages of pure history.

  In the beginning of the book we start out in England with King George addressing Parliament. Then we switch to Boston and we see what the state of the thoughts of the rebel Americans are.is. Some people are still loyal to the king others are mad with the unfair taxes. We begin to see the change of peoplespeople’s minds in both directions as the war begins to start. Some of the people who opposed the British rule are starting to want no part in the war anymore, and some of the people who were supporting the British before the war started will find that they want to be part of the Revolution. Change of heart is a common theme to the book as it is an unstable time until the Declaration of Independence is to be signed.

  When the Declaration is signed the change of heart truly shows. People have gained confidence by this document and it shows too. At one point the people in a town stormed the streets after being read the Declaration and destroyed a statue of King George and began to celebrate. The people who wrote the document also changed in heart because they knew after this Document went into effect losing the war would amount to them being hung for treason. It showed a lot of courage to do that. The book concludes with one of my favorite lines

  “The year 1776 is over. I am heartily glad of it and I hope you nor America will ever be plagued with another,”
  Robert Morris.another,”
Robert Morris.

  This truly concludes the book and summarizes the ups and downs of the year.

Mark M edited the summary of 1776 4 days ago.

• The book "1776" by David G. McCullough is an interesting book that has a lot of historical references and facts, while at the same time telling the story of the whole year of 1776. The book has so much information with historical references and side stories so that at times it is somewhat difficult to follow. This book starts off with the beginning of 1776 and will end with the conclusion of the year. It is over 300 pages of pure history.

  In the beginning of the book we start out in England with King George addressing Parliament. Then we switch to Boston and we see what the state of the thoughts of the rebel Americans are. Some people are still loyal to the king others are mad with the unfair taxes. We begin to see the change of peoples minds in both directions as the war begins to start. Some of the people who opposed the British rule are starting to want no part in the war anymore, and some of the people who were supporting the British before the war started will find that they want to be part of the Revolution. Change of heart is a common theme to the book as it is an unstable time until the Declaration of Independence is to be signed.

  When the Declaration is signed the change of heart truly shows. People have gained confidence by this document and it shows too. At one point the people in a town stormed the streets after being read the Declaration and destroyed a statue of King George and began to celebrate. The people who wrote the document also changed in heart because they knew after this Document went into effect losing the war would amount to them being hung for treason. It showed a lot of courage to do that. The book concludes with one of my favorite lineslines

  “The year 1776 is over. I am heartily glad of it and I hope you nor America will ever be plagued with another,”
  Robert Morris.

  This truly concludes the book and summarizes the ups and downs of the year.

Mark M edited the summary of 1776 4 days ago.

• The book "1776" by David G. McCullough is an interesting book that has a lot of historical references and facts, while at the same time telling the story of the whole year of 1776. The book has so much information with historical references and side stories so that at times it is somewhat difficult to follow. This book starts off with the beginning of 1776 and will end with the conclusion of the year. It is over 300 pages of pure history.

  In the beginning of the book we start out in England with King George addressing Parliament. Then we switch to Boston and we see what the state of the thoughts of the rebel Americans are. Some people are still loyal to the king others are mad with the unfair taxes. We begin to see the change of peoples minds in both directions as the war begins to start. Some of the people who opposed the British rule are starting to want no part in the war anymore, and some of the people who were supporting the British before the war started will find that they want to be part of the Revolution. Change of heart is a common theme to the book as it is an unstable time until the Declaration of Independence is to be signed.

  When the Declaration is signed the change of heart truly shows. People have gained confidence by this document and it shows too. At one point the people in a town stormed the streets after being read the Declaration and destroyed a statue of King George and began to celebrate. The people who wrote the document also changed in heart because they knew after this Document went into effect losing the war would amount to them being hung for treason. It showed a lot of courage to do that. The book concludes with one of my favorite lines “The year 1776 is over. I am heartily glad of it and I hope you nor America will ever be plagued with another,”
  Robert Morris. This truly concludes the book and summarizes the ups and downs of the year.

Mark M edited the characters of 1776 4 days ago.

• Edited a character: King George IIIII: The King of Britain at the time.

Mark M edited the characters of 1776 4 days ago.

• Added the description of King George II: The King of Britain at the time.
• marked the description of King George II as not a spoiler

Mark M edited the characters of 1776 8 days ago.

• Added the description of Robert Morris: A member of Congress who helped out the army by paying money to them for funds.
• marked the description of Robert Morris as not a spoiler

Mark M edited the characters of 1776 8 days ago.

• Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
• Added the description of George Washington: One of the great generals who had a lot of influence on how the war was to be fought
• marked the description of George Washington as not a spoiler
• Added the description of Henry Knox: A common man who helped out the war by bringing guns to Fort Ticonderoga.
• marked the description of Henry Knox as not a spoiler
• Added the description of John Adams: One of the most important politicians in that year who was influential in the Declaration of Independence.
• marked the description of John Adams as not a spoiler
• Added the description of William Howe: A British General who led the redcoats against the Rebel Americans.
• marked the description of William Howe as not a spoiler
• Added the description of Nathanael Greene: A young General in the American Army.
• marked the description of Nathanael Greene as not a spoiler
• Added the description of Thomas Jefferson: The writer in the Declaration of Independence.
• marked the description of Thomas Jefferson as not a spoiler

Mark M edited the ridiculously simplified synopsis of 1776 8 days ago.

• Added: The book focuses on the history of the year 1776 and covers everything that happens historically and militarily.
• Added: It will go through all of the major battles as well as the minor ideas that are not covered in your history books.

Mark M edited the quotations of 1776 8 days ago.

• Added a quotation: ““The year 1776 is over. I am heartily glad of it and I hope you nor America will ever be plagued with another,””Robert Morris
• Added a quotation: ““Suppose this army should be defeated, two or three of the leading generals killed our stores and magazines all lost, I would not be answerable for the consequences that such a stroke might produce in American politics””Nathanial Greene to John Adams
• Added a quotation: ““Here we are at Loggerheads””Brigadier General Rhode Island

Ariel Aguayo edited the awards of 1776 9 days ago.

• Added an award: Quill Award
• Added category of an award: Quill Award History/Current Events/Politics
• Added year of an award: Quill Award 2005