Struggle for Independence
The Struggle for American Independence: The Writs of Assistance
In this episode, I cover the Writs of the Assistance, one of the first points of dispute between colonial sentiment and the British authorities – at least in Boston. In doing so, I revisit James Otis’ fierce resistance toward the writs in 1761, paving the way...
The Struggle for American Independence: The French and Indian War
In this episode, I provide a brief summary of the beginnings and outcomes of the French and Indian War. In doing so, I illustrate the escapades of a young, then-unknown officer of the Virginia militia, George Washington, and his early role in the war’s outbreak....