This course covers the events and sociopolitical forces which led the American colonies to rebel against Great Britain, with a distinct focus on the interplay between internal colonial politics and the troubles with Parliament. Also given substantial attention is Parliament's perspective, which is treated fairly and even-handedly. View all content
Following the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the British Empire reigned supreme. From India to Canada, from Minorca to Virginia, the Union Jack waved in triumph. This module describes the apparatus of government in Great Britain and her colonies, including the Crown, Parliament, the Cabinet, and the Board of Trade.
Lecture 1.6 - Whigs, Tories, and More Whigs
17 MinutesLecture 1.7 - Bute's Supremacy
16 MinutesIn this module, we introduce the North American colonies of Great Britain, with a particular focus on their forms of government, demographic profiles, and internal sociopolitical dynamics.
Lecture 2.2 - Colonial Government
15 MinutesLecture 2.3 - The New England Colonies
10 MinutesLecture 2.5 - The Middle Colonies
19 MinutesLecture 2.6 - Tidewater and Tobacco
20 MinutesLecture 2.7 - The Carolinas and Georgia
10 Minutes