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How The Colonies Grew Into States

How The Colonies Grew Into States

Gordy, Wilbur Fisk

Hardcover

21st Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 1258478021
ISBN13: 9781258478025
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 15 2012
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How The Colonies Grew Into States by Wilbur Fisk Gordy is a historical book that explores the growth and development of the thirteen British colonies in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the colonies and eventually led to their transformation into independent states.The author begins by discussing the early settlements in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maryland and how they were established by European explorers and settlers. He then goes on to describe the growth of the colonies, including the expansion into new territories, the establishment of trade networks, and the development of political institutions.The book also examines the major events that led to the American Revolution, such as the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and the Declaration of Independence. Gordy provides insight into the key figures involved in the revolution, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.The final chapters of the book focus on the formation of the new United States of America and the challenges faced by the young nation in its early years. Gordy discusses the drafting of the Constitution, the creation of the federal government, and the growth of the country through westward expansion.Overall, How The Colonies Grew Into States is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of the American colonies and their transformation into independent states. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history or the origins of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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