Alexandra Montgomery

In this engaging discussion, historian Jon Kukla delves into the British government's strategic fear of France, leading to plans for a standing army and the controversial Stamp Act. Alexandra Montgomery highlights the land rushes in Nova Scotia as colonists scrambled to beat the impending tax deadline. The conversation also explores the growing unrest among colonists, their fierce resistance through riots and protests, and the eventual economic pressures that led to the Stamp Act's repeal. A fascinating look at a foundational moment in American history!

Fred Anderson, a historian focusing on 18th-century British imperial policy, and Alexandra Montgomery, a digital history scholar specializing in Nova Scotia, dive into the complexities of British imperial reform post-Pontiac’s War. They explore Halifax's unique governance experiments and its role as a blueprint for a coherent empire. The discussion covers the significant impact of the Royal Proclamation on Indigenous relations, colonial administration, and the strategic designs behind the founding of Halifax amidst resistance from the Mi'kmaq and Acadians.