Volume III: The American Revolution, 1761-1789 In Volume III of Edward Channing's monumental A History of the United States - the six-volume series covering the history of the United States – he outlines the remarkable events of this time of great political and social upheaval in the late 1700s. The colonies in North America were fed up with being ruled by the British monarchy and Parliament, and tensions had been simmering for decades. In 1773, the colonists staged the Boston Tea Party to protest against British taxes on tea, and in 1775, the Revolutionary War began. The colonies united to fight against the British and won their independence in 1783. The war was a turning point in world history, as it marked the first time a colony had successfully rebelled against its mother country to become a new nation. The Revolution also sparked ideas of liberty and self-governance that would spread around the world. After the war, the U.S. faced the challenge of building a new government and establishing its place in the world. The U.S. Constitution was thus written in 1787, establishing a federal system of government that is still in place today. The sweeping work outlines the interaction among many famous Americans, including Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams - as well as Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and many more notable figures. Throughout the volume – and indeed, all six publications - Channing uses a combination of primary sources and historical analysis to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the key events and figures that shaped American history. He covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, social movements, and cultural developments, and pays particular attention to the ways in which these various factors interacted and influenced one another. Channing’s meticulous research, outstanding primary sources, and judicious judgments have made this work the gold standard for researchers, students, and academics for decades – and is not just a thorough and engaging exploration of the nation's past, but is sure to be of interest to anyone with an interest in American history. Chapters Include: THE BEGINNINGS OF AN ERA, 1760-1763 - THE NEW COLONIAL POLICY, 1764-1765 - OPPOSITION AND REPEAL, 1766 - THE TOWNSHEND ACTS - RESISTANCE AND REPRESSION, 1770-1774 - THE CRISIS, 1775 - THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE - THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN THE YEAR 1776 - THE DECISIVE YEAR OF 1777 - BRITAIN AGAINST THE TRADING WORLD - THE WINNING OF INDEPENDENCE - INDEPENDENCE AND PEACE - ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT - THE STATES AND THE CONFEDERATION - FOUR YEARS OF CONFUSION, 1783-1787 - THE FEDERAL CONVENTION AND ITS WORK - THE ORDINANCE OF 1787 - AT THE END OF THE ERA