Colonists imported European and Asian goods—from silver communion plates to velvet seat cushions—to define their social status.
The following blog post explores the themes of Jon Butler's book, . Becoming America: The Revolution before 1776 fr...
The "Hidden" Revolution: How America Became Modern Before 1776 we usually think of 1776—muskets
When we think of the American Revolution, we usually think of 1776—muskets, tea parties, and the Declaration of Independence. But according to historian Jon Butler in his book , the real revolution started nearly a century earlier. Becoming America: The Revolution before 1776 fr...