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The paper examines the history of Maryland during the Revolutionary War period to demonstrate that Maryland was a microcosm of America during this turbulent era in American history. The paper discusses how in the years leading up to the outbreak of the American Revolution in April of 1775, the general trend of public opinion in Maryland reflected the general trend of political opinion throughout the thirteen colonies, a trend of increasing dissatisfaction with British rule, growing doubt about the practicality of remaining British subjects, and intensifying agitation for revolution. The paper then relates that ultimately, as was the case in the other colonies, most people in Maryland supported the rebellion against British rule and fought for independence in the Continental Army or in Maryland militia units, but some remained loyal to King George III and Great Britain.

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"Examining the history of Maryland during the Revolutionary War period demonstrates that Maryland was a microcosm of America during this turbulent era in American history. In the years leading up to the outbreak of the American Revolution in April of 1775, the general trend of public opinion in Maryland reflected the general trend of political opinion throughout the thirteen colonies, a trend of increasing dissatisfaction with British rule, growing doubt about the practicality of remaining..."

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