347: The American Revolution (Part 1)
The Rest Is History
Colonial Strains: Prelude to Revolution
This chapter examines the American colonies' evolving identity and governance prior to the Revolutionary War, highlighting their prosperity and growing discontent with British rule. It emphasizes the effects of the Seven Years' War on colonial-British relations, including the challenges of managing Native American alliances and colonial aspirations for land. Additionally, it explores the cultural and religious dynamics, like the Great Awakening, that fostered individualism among the colonists and set the stage for rebellion.
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