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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 15

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 15, “Patrick Henry and the Virginia Resolves.” In this episode: The first legislative response to the Stamp Act proposed by Patrick Henry and called the Virginia Resolves. The Virginia Resolves assert that the colonists have the same rights as Englishmen. Henry argues voraciously for …

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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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Days of Revolution – Episode 8

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 8, “The Proclamation Act of 1763.” In this episode: The Proclamation Act of 1763 and its effects on American colonial thinking towards Great Britain. The ongoing struggles between the Native Americans and Great Britain. The attacks on the colonists on the western frontier and …

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