Empire
157. The American Revolution: The Shot Heard Around the World (Ep 2)
Jun 5, 2024
Maya Jasanoff, a Harvard history professor and expert on the American Revolution, joins the discussion to unpack pivotal events like the Boston Tea Party. She reveals how this iconic protest ignited colonial resistance against British rule. Jasanoff highlights the complex nature of the War of Independence, revealing it as a civil war of sorts. The conversation also touches on the Dunmore Proclamation, showcasing the struggle for freedom among enslaved individuals and illustrating the conflicting ideals during this transformative period in American history.
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- The Boston Tea Party symbolized colonial resistance due to British taxation and trade policies.
- Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' pamphlet fueled the push for American independence with radical arguments.
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The Lead-up to the Boston Tea Party and the Tea Act
In the podcast, Maya Jasnoff, a professor of history, delves into the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party and the implementation of the Tea Act. By 1773, tensions escalated with conflicts over taxation and trade monopolies imposed by Britain. The Tea Act aimed to balance the interests of the East India Company and American colonists, leading to the tightening of tea enforcement and a reduction in the price of legal tea, causing unrest among colonists.
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