1. An Essay On Becoming America
... culture. He defeats the notion that the period was one of economic and cultural dependence on the English, and he proves that a uniquely American culture was forged not from the fire of the Revolution, but instead from the dynamic changes that occurred during this often-overlooked period. Through detailed analyses of changes in demographics, the economy, politics, and religion, Butler ... the pursuit of wealth (sometimes at the expense of morality) that endures to the present day. He reveals that the American colonies as a whole were surprisingly self-sufficient and major players in the ...
- Word Count: 2312
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: Graduate