Richard Bell

Join historian Richard Bell from the University of Maryland as he unpacks the global dimensions of the American Revolution. He discusses what defines a 'World War,' highlighting the roles of France, Spain, and the Netherlands, as well as the involvement of diverse groups including indigenous peoples and black refugees. Richard explores France's strategic entry into the conflict, Spain's covert support, and how the Caribbean served as a crucial theater. He reveals the long-term global impacts, reshaping empires and trade networks in ways that still resonate today.