The Revolutionary Era
Subtitle: Primary Documents on Events from 1776 to 1800 (Debating Historical Issues in the Media of the Time)
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: December 30, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780313320835
Subjects: American history: c 1500 to c 1800; Media studies; History; History - U.S.; History: American; USA; Historiography; United States - Colonial Period; United States - Revolutionary War; History / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775); Revolutionary; 18th century; American newspapers; Press coverage; Revolution, 1775-1783; Sources; United States
Description: "From 1776 to 1800, the United States ceased to be a fantastic dream and became a stable reality. Newspapers were increasingly the public's major source of information about people and events outside of their community. The press reflected the issues of the day. Its foremost concern was naturally the armed struggle with Britain. The press covered the conflict, providing both patriot and loyalist interpretations of the battles and personalities. Yet after the British withdrew, a host of new challenges confronted the United States." "Again, the press not only purveyed the facts. It became a political tool trumpeting the viewpoint of Republicans and Federalists, ushering in a new era of American journalism." "Beginning with an extensive overview essay of the period, this book focuses on 26 pressing issues of the war and the early republic. Each issue is presented with an introductory essay and multiple primary documents from the newspapers of the day, which illustrate both sides of the debate. This is a perfect resource for students interested in the Revolutionary War, the birth of the new nation, and the actual opinions and words of those involved."--Jacket.