New England Almanacs, 1766-1775, and the American Revolution.

The article presents an exploration into the almanacs published in New England between 1766 and 1775, discussing their connections to the events and causes of the U.S. Revolutionary War. Details are given highlighting the expression of the political ideologies and criticisms which fueled the beginnings of the conflict within the articles of popular almanacs throughout New England. Further exploration is given describing the survey of almanac writings to contrast the views of the U.S. political and intellectual leadership with the general populace, citing relatively close agreement within the literature.