Boring History for Sleep The American Revolution Without the Glory | Boring History For Sleep
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Jan 15, 2026 Dive into a calm retelling of the American Revolution, focusing on the gritty reality behind the glory. Discover how colonial identity evolved and tensions escalated into conflict. Learn about the impact of taxation, the rise of the Sons of Liberty, and the events leading to the Boston Massacre. Explore the formation of revolutionary infrastructure and how the war reshaped society, impacting youth and women. Witness the intense debates leading to the Declaration of Independence, and understand the complexities and contradictions it presented.
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Practical Independence Before 1776
- Colonial self-government created practical independence long before independence was declared.
- Distance and local institutions made Parliament's theoretical authority irrelevant in daily life.
Taxation Triggered A Constitutional Crisis
- Britain tried to recoup war costs by taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War.
- Colonists accepted local taxes but rejected Parliament's right to levy direct internal taxes without representation.
Stamp Act Resistance And Resignations
- The Stamp Act provoked boycotts, legal defiance and violent attacks on officials like Andrew Oliver.
- Stamp distributors resigned en masse and most stamped paper never reached the colonies.
