American Revolution Podcast

An anonymous tract hits the streets of Philadelphia on January 9, 1776. Common Sense becomes an instant success as its author Thomas Paine explains why the people would be be better off as an independent America, with no more kings. For more context, listen to Episode 81 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-081-common-sense.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Burgoyne writes a satirical play called Blockade of Boston to entertain the troops in Boston. During the premier, the soldiers in the audience have to scramble to defend against an actual attack by the Americans. For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the royal governor flees the colony, the people of New Hampshire send representatives to a convention in Exeter to write a new constitution for the state. The final document released on January 5, 1776 results in New Hampshire having the first independent government. For more, on the Revolution, check out https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, Mark Edward Lender joined our Round Table on Zoom to discuss his book War Without Mercy. It looks at the brutality of the American Revolution. Get the book War Without Mercy, also available as an audio book or on Kindle. Learn more about author Mark Edward Lender at his website: markedwardlender.com To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Navy conducts a raid on Norfolk attempting to secure supplies and chase out the Continentals. The British burn the waterfront. The Continentals decide to complete the destruction of the city in order to prevent it from becoming a Tory stronghold. For more context, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices