How propaganda and intersectionality influenced the American Revolution

Abstract

The overall research question for this thesis is how both propaganda and intersectionality play their respective roles within the American Revolution era in the American colonies. Many historians have brought forward different aspects of this era, ranging from 1763 through 1783, and give others a more well-rounded perspective of this time. Other historians have also discussed some of the propaganda, while others have focused on bringing forward the discussion of the biographies of those involved, specifically Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley and Molly Brant.There was the possibility of not finding the information regarding propaganda and intersectionality playing roles within the American Revolution, and if that had been the case, this would be an entirely different thesis. The research shows that both propaganda and intersectionality played different roles within this era, as primary and secondary sources show the usage of both persuasion through propaganda and the roles that Adams, Wheatley, and Brant found themselves in throughout this time. Both propaganda and intersectionality played roles in decisions that were made as the years continued towards and through the American Revolution. This research is important as it expands the overall knowledge and understanding of the American Revolution era, and how other factors played a role in the outcome of the war.