Study Guide: 1776 by David McCullough (SuperSummary)

David McCullough’s book 1776 covers just that, the most important year of the revolutionary war. Even though the war does not officially end until the Treaty of Paris is signed in 1783, the reader follows Washington and his men through losses and miserable retreats, as well as his big successes against Cornwallis and Rall. This study guide for David McCullough’s “1776” includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis, analysis of major characters, themes/motifs/symbols, top 10 quotes, and discussion questions.

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