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There were 26not 13British colonies in America in 1776. Of these, the six colonies in the CaribbeanJamaica, Barbados, the Leeward Islands, Grenada and Tobago, St. Vincent; and Dominicawere among the wealthiest. These island colonies were closely related to the mainland by social ties and tightly connected by trade. In a period when most British colonists in North America lived less than 200 miles inland and the major cities were all situated along the coast, the ocean often acted as a highway between islands and mainland rather than a barrier.The plantation system of the islands was so similar to that of the southern mainland colonies that these regions had more in common with each other, some historians argue, than either had with New England. Political developments in all the colonies moved along parallel tracks, with elected assemblies in the Caribbean, like their mainland counterparts, seeking to increase their authority at the expense of colonial executives. Yet when revolution came, the majority of the white island colonists did not side with their compatriots on the mainland.A major contribution to the history of the American Revolution, An Empire Divided traces a split in the politics of the mainland and island colonies after the Stamp Act Crisis of 176566, when the colonists on the islands chose not to emulate the resistance of the patriots on the mainland. Once war came, it was increasingly unpopular in the British Caribbean; nonetheless, the white colonists cooperated with the British in defense of their islands. O'Shaughnessy decisively refutes the widespread belief that there was broad backing among the Caribbean colonists for the American Revolution and deftly reconstructs the history of how the island colonies followed an increasingly divergent course from the former colonies to the north.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Empire Divided: The American Revolution and the British Caribbean'? A: This book examines the political and social dynamics between the British colonies in the Caribbean and those on the mainland during the American Revolution, highlighting the differing loyalties and responses to the revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy, a noted historian and scholar who specializes in American history, particularly the American Revolution and its broader context.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 18, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'An Empire Divided'? A: The book contains a total of 376 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the economic and political connections between Caribbean and mainland colonies, the impact of the Stamp Act Crisis, and the differing responses to the American Revolution.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for students, historians, and anyone interested in the American Revolution and the history of the British Caribbean.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this book? A: One notable feature is its thorough analysis of the political divergence between Caribbean colonies and the mainland during a pivotal historical moment.