3. Being a British American
Class of 1954 Professor of History and American Studies
This lecture examines the socio-cultural divergences between American colonies and Britain in the 18th century, drawing on primary accounts such as Dr. Hamilton's Diary. It analyzes the distinctive character of migrants, conditions of colonial life, and the impact of British colonial administration and the Great Awakening on forming a British-American identity.
The American Revolution (HIST 116)
Professor Freeman discusses the differences between society in the American colonies and society in Britain in the eighteenth century. She uses examples from colonists' writings to show that the American colonies differed from British society in three distinct ways: the distinctive character of the people who migrated to the colonies; the distinctive conditions of life in British America; and the nature of British colonial administration.
2. Being a British Colonist
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