Acts and Resolves at the General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island, and Providence-Plantations: Begun and Holden (in ... At East-Greenwich, Within and for the State - Softcover

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9780666162359: Acts and Resolves at the General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island, and Providence-Plantations: Begun and Holden (in ... At East-Greenwich, Within and for the State

Synopsis

This book chronicles a legislative session in Rhode Island at the height of the American Revolution. The book features a rich collection of primary source material, such as letters, petitions, and bills. The author presents these documents with detailed explanations of their historical context and significance to provide the reader with an immersive understanding of this pivotal chapter in America's past. Through the lens of this local assembly, the book illuminates how the Revolution unfolded at the grassroots level and the challenges faced by American leaders as they worked to establish a new nation. From debates over taxation and military strategy to the challenges of governing during wartime, this book offers a fascinating and in-depth exploration of the complexities of the American Revolution.

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