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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 6

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 6, “The Albany Plan of Union.” In this episode: How the Albany Plan of Union foreshadowed the future American republic. British  and French expansionist policies and their relationship with Native American tribes. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson’s role in forming the plan of union. …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 5

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 5, “The Great Awakening.” In this episode: How the Great Awakening contributed to American political thought and influenced the Founding Fathers. A look at two prominent figures in the Great Awakening: Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. How the democratization of the Christian church influenced perceptions …

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Days of Revolution, Episode 4

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 4, “The Legacy of the Colonial Legislatures and Self Government.” In this episode: The role of the colonial legislatures and the principle of self government is essential to understanding the attitudes that drove the American Revolution. A brief look at three colonial legislatures in …

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