Conversations with Tyler Alan Taylor on Revolutionary Ironies and the Continental Civil War
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Jul 24, 2024 Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and historian at the University of Virginia, shares his insights on early American history. He explores why Canada didn’t join the American revolution and how American Tories relocated post-revolution. The conversation delves into the fears surrounding the stability of the Republic, Texas/Mexico tensions, and the implications of the Mexican-American War. Taylor also reflects on Haiti's struggles and the evolving nature of historical academia amid technological advancements.
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Why Thirteen Colonies?
- The thirteen colonies declared independence due to their larger populations and interconnectedness, fostering confidence in military resistance.
- Smaller colonies and islands remained loyal due to dependence on the British Royal Navy and fear of isolation.
Land Prices Post-Revolution
- The American Revolution ironically made land cheaper in British Canada and more expensive in the US.
- War debt forced the US to raise funds through land sales and taxes, while Britain subsidized Canadian land to attract settlers.
British-Native Alliance
- The British found it easier to mobilize Native American allies due to the Americans' rapid population growth and expansionist tendencies.
- Native Americans saw the British as a means to protect their lands and resist American encroachment.
