Becoming America: The Revolution Before 1776 Fr... Now

Forget the image of the simple, self-sufficient pioneer. Butler reveals a colonial economy that was aggressive, profit-driven, and tied to international markets.

This era saw a shift toward the materialistic and commercial values that remain central to American life. 3. Religious Pluralism (With a Catch) Becoming America: The Revolution before 1776 fr...

Next time you think about the founders, remember that they were the products of a century-long cultural revolution that changed the world before the first shot was ever fired. Becoming America - Harvard University Press Forget the image of the simple, self-sufficient pioneer

Between 1680 and 1770, the British mainland colonies underwent a transformation that turned them into the world’s "first modern society". Long before George Washington took command, the DNA of modern America was already being spliced together. 1. A "Jumble of Peoples": The First Melting Pot Long before George Washington took command, the DNA

The "Hidden" Revolution: How America Became Modern Before 1776

The following blog post explores the themes of Jon Butler's book, .