Occupied America

In "Occupied America," Donald F. Johnson explores the everyday lives of ordinary people living under British military occupation during the American Revolution, particularly in port cities along the Eastern seaboard. From 1775 to 1783, he examines how individuals from diverse backgrounds navigated the challenges of occupation, seizing new opportunities while balancing their allegiances amidst revolutionary fervor and royal expectations. Johnson reveals that while military rule initially offered chances for social betterment, the harsh realities of life under occupation often led even loyal subjects to resort to illicit means for survival.