Colonial America from Settlement to the Revolution
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Author Description
This entry in ABC-CLIO's exciting series Turning Points: Actual and Alternate Histories covers the development of the original 13 states, from first European contact up to the Revolutionary War. Using the fascinating tool of alternate history—postulating the course of events had one key fact been different—the book engages students' imaginations and critical thinking skills. This critical period in American history is particularly suited to the alternative history approach: The population of the colonies was small, so the import of individual actions, or of singular events, was proportionately large. If the English had lost one battle to the Swedes, the United States might have been a Swedish colony. If James, Duke of York, had died of the plague in 1654, the U.S. and French revolutions might not have happened.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book explores the pivotal period of Colonial America by examining how alternate historical events could have drastically reshaped the nation's development. The author, Rodney P. Carlisle, utilizes the engaging framework of alternate history to investigate the formative years of the original thirteen colonies, from their initial European settlement through the American Revolution. By postulating
THE SCOPE MAP
- What You Will Find:
- Analysis of the development of the original 13 states from first European contact to the Revolutionary War.
- Exploration of alternate history scenarios, considering how different key events or individual actions might have altered the course of American history.
- Case studies of critical junctures, such as potential Swedish colonization or the impact of specific individuals' survival on major revolutions.
- Discussion of the small colonial population and the significant influence of singular events and actions during this period.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book's use of alternate history to engage students with the critical period of Colonial America is highlighted as a key strength. By presenting hypothetical scenarios, such as the potential for a Swedish United States or the altered course of revolutions based on individual fates, the text aims to stimulate critical thinking and imagination. The premise suggests a focus on the impact of specific events and individuals within the context of a small colonial population, making the period particularly suited for this analytical approach.
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Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
1851098283
ISBN-13:
9781851098286
Non-Fiction
History
Alternate History
American History
Colonial Era
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