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Book Synopsis: Using the British Empire as a case study, this succinct study argues that the establishment of overseas settlements in America created a problem of constitutional organization that created deep and persistent tensions within the empire during the colonial era and that the failure to resolve it was the principal element in the decision of thirteen continental colonies to secede from the empire in 1776. Challenging those historians who have assumed that the British had the law on their side during the debates that led to the American Revolution, this volume argues that the empire had long exhibited a high degree of constitutional multiplicity, with each colony having its own discrete constitution and the empire as a whole having an uncodified working customary constitution that determined the way authority was distributed within the empire. Contending that these constitutions cannot be conflated with the metropolitan British constitution, it argues that British refusal to accept the legitimacy of colonial understandings of the sanctity of the many colonial constitutions and the imperial constitution was the critical element leading to the American Revolution.
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Unlock the secrets behind the American Revolution with "The Constitutional Origins of the American Revolution"! This gripping new history book explores the intriguing dynamics that shaped the birth of a nation and challenges the traditional narrative. Delve into the complexities of the British Empire and the constitutional dilemmas it faced during the colonial era.
Discover how the establishment of overseas settlements in America created constitutional tensions within the empire. Contrary to popular belief, the British did not always have the law on their side. In fact, the empire had long exhibited a constitutional multiplicity, with each colony possessing its own distinct constitution. Furthermore, the empire had an uncodified customary constitution that determined the distribution of authority. This groundbreaking research sheds light on the problems that ultimately led to the thirteen colonies seceding in 1776.
Challenge your understanding of history and grasp the significance of colonial constitutions and the imperial constitution. Gain insight into the British refusal to accept the legitimacy of colonial interpretations of constitutional principles, and how this defiance fueled the flames of revolution. Don't settle for traditional narratives - uncover the truth today!
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