The Revolutionary War

Days of Revolution – Episode 16

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 16, “The Sons of Liberty.” In this episode: The Sons of Liberty formed to fight the abuses of The Stamp Act. The original groups formed in places like Boston and New York City. The growth, acts and networks of The Sons of Liberty. The …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 14

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 14, “An Army Amongst Us.” In this episode: Questions regarding how to protect the western frontier continue. Tensions among the colonists continue as The Quartering Act is passed by parliament. The colonists feel reprisal from British troops living among them. The colonists resist funding …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 13

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 13, “The Stamp Act and the Dawn of Popular Resistance.” In this episode: The high price tag of defending western frontiers and public debt leads British’s Parliament to pass The Stamp Act of 1765. The act begins the first unified resistance from the colonies …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 9

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 9, “The Sugar Act of 1764.” In this episode: The passing of The Sugar Act of 1764 and its contribution to the stirring of colonial rebellion. Taxation by the British Parliament in response to growing debts from the French and Indian War. The colonial …

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