American Revolution
These Are the Times That Try Men’s Souls: Words That Saved the Revolution
With those unforgettable words, Thomas Paine lit a fire in the hearts of patriots during one of the darkest moments of the American Revolution. First published on December 19, 1776, The American Crisis was more than just an essay – it was a rallying cry that...
4 Forgotten Principles That Fueled the American Revolution
Division of power, precedent, the right to resist, and more – essential – and totally forgotten – principles that fueled the American Revolution. Theyโre all drawn from John Dickinsonโs 1767 Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania. Totally forgotten...
REFUSE TO COMPLY: How the Stamp Act Was Nullified
Refuse to comply. Thatโs exactly what the people did to bring down the Stamp Act once it went into effect on November 1, 1765. Weโve all heard about the fiery protests and the bold resistance, but there was so much more to the story. On this episode, learn their...
Boston Tea Party? It Actually Started in Philadelphia!
โThe active business of the American Revolution began in Philadelphia.โ Thatโs what Benjamin Rush and John Adams believed – because the spark that ignited the Boston Tea Party wasnโt in Boston. It was lit in Philadelphia on October 16, 1773. This forgotten piece...