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Title: Disunion Among Ourselves : The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution
Description: Winner of the 2024 Society of the Cincinnati Prize from the American Revolution Institute In this eye-opening account, Eli Merritt reveals the deep political divisions that almost tore the Union apart during the American Revolution. So fractious were the founders'political fights that they feared the War of Independence might end in disunion and civil war. Instead of disbanding into separate regional confederacies, the founders managed to unite for the sake of liberty and self-preservation. In so doing, they succeeded in holding the young nation together. To achieve this, they forged grueling compromises, in­cluding Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Mississippi-Fisheries Compromise of 1779, and the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in 1781. In addition to bringing new insights to the history of the American Revolution, Disunion Among Ourselves has inevitable resonances with our present era of political hyperpolarization and serves as a touchstone for contemporary politics, reminding us that the founders overcame far tougher times than our own through commitment to ethical constitutional democracy and compromise.
Authors: Eli Merritt
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Subjects: Concord, Polarization (Social sciences)--Political aspects--United States--History--18th century, Political culture--United States--History--18th century, Civil war--United States--Prevention--History--18th century
Categories: HISTORY / General, HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National
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