
TPI Replay: The Fourth of July, With Jack Rakove
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Road to Independence: 1773-1776
Exploring the pivotal events and decisions that led to the American Revolution, the chapter delves into the actions of Governor Thomas Hutchinson in Massachusetts and the British government's oppressive measures such as the Tea Act and Boston Port Act. It highlights how the colonies unified in the face of British oppression through county meetings, provincial conventions, and the formation of the Continental Congress. The discussion also covers the battles of Lexington and Concord and the eventual push for independence by the American colonies in June 1776.
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