English Radicalism and the American Revolution

 

I. Introduction: Three Themes

II. George III & Opposition

���� A. Historians and George III

���� B. Early Life and Influences

���� C. Lord Bute (3rd Earl of Bute, 1713-1792)

���� D. Edmund Burke and the Loyal Opposition

III. Wilkes and Radicalism

����� A. More Rake than Radical?

����� B. Parliamentary Career and the North Briton

����� C. Expulsions and Re-elections

����� D. Popular Support and 1776 Program of Reform

IV. Seven Years’ War to the America War

����� A. Reasonable Proposals

����� B. The Importance of Precedents

V. Conclusion: English Liberty

 

 

 

Key Terms

George III

Frederick, Prince of Wales

Lord Bute

Edmund Burke

John Wilkes

Hellfire Club

Stamp Act (1765)

Townshend Duties (1767)

 

 

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