Title: 1764--The First Year of the American Revolution
Description: "The year 1764 is of extraordinary importance to the history of the American Revolution. It was a watershed year in the relationship between Great Britain and its North American colonies. In 1763, the British began to strictly enforce the laws of trade in order to advance a newly formulated colonial policy that included use of customs duties as a means of drawing revenue from the colonies. ...In 1764: the first year of the American Revolution, Ken Shumate presents the American arguements against the new British policy."--Inside jacket flap.
Subjects: United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, Great britain, history, 1714-1837, Law, history, United states, history, colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, History, Causes, Great Britain, War, Stamp Act (Great Britain : 1765)