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• The Rise Of Resistance: Riots And Resolutions

  How much do you know about the first acts of resistance in the 13 American colonies that led to revolution 10 years later? What were the two act passed by British Parliament that stirred up resentment amongst the colonists? Who was behind for those acts and how did he make the situation worse? The colonists didn’t cry “No taxation without representation” because they didn’t want to pay taxes. The people in the colonies wanted to work with England but the crown wanted control over the colonies. On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened when the stamp situation came to a head. The colonists wrote letters, petitioned and debated in their local provincial governments but to no avail. Patrick Henry wrote his resolves, other colonies wrote more, there’s some interesting math that happens. And Boston? Well, Boston started a riot. Key Players: Patriots Patrick Henry: Newcomer and boat rocker in the Virginia House of Burgesses James Otis Jr: Prominent Boston lawyer, member of the council; enjoyed writing papers,pamphlets, and articles in the newspaper Samuel Adams: Didn’t excel at traditional work, did excel at politics and propaganda, patriot leader, considered a tree Loyalists George Grenville: British Prime Minister, mastermind behind the stamp act, really loved stamps Thomas Hutchinson: Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Bay colony, really loved his colony, very unloved by his colony Francis Bernard: Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay colony, thought he’d had an easy administration, decidedly did not have an easy administration Andrew Oliver: Brother-in-law of Thomas Hutchinson, appointed to the lucrative position of stamp master Sources We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: [email protected] Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The First Ever Call For Colonial Union: Who Answered?

  How much do you know about the way news spread during colonial times? Do you know why “No Taxation Without Representation” was the catchphrase used by American colonists? When did the first continental congress convene, and why was it about stamps? Have you heard of Patrick Henry? Chances are if you’ve heard of Patrick Henry then you know his most famous quote, “Give me liberty or give me death!” But that isn’t where his story began, nor is it the first time he made an impactful speech that went colonial viral. On this episode of Founded we’re digging into the Stamp Act and exploring the colonial response to the news of it passing in parliament. We’re going to find out about the government shutdowns across the colonies just because representatives dared to use their voice and how the media affected public perception of the current events of the time. Key Players: George (the goose) Grenville: Prime Minister of England, creator of the sugar and stamp act Thomas Hutchinson: Lt Governor of Massachusetts Bay colony, publicly supported the government, privately disagreed Francis Bernard: Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay colony Samuel Adams: Chief rabble rouser of Boston, popular at town meetings, wrote all the articles and instructions James Otis Jr: Prominent Boston lawyer, elected member of the Massachusetts council, Samuel Adams’s bestie Patrick Henry: Young patriot, member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, fiery orator  Sources We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: [email protected] Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Behind The British Scenes: Moments Before The Revolutionary Stamp Act

  How much do you know about the beginning of the American Revolution? How about Benjamin Franklin? Do you know what the relationship between Great Britain and the 13 colonies was like? Why was the phrase “No taxation without representation” used? Have you ever heard of The Stamp Act of 1765? You’ve probably heard of The Boston Tea Party, but that event happened closer to the start of the war than the beginning of the revolution. And that revolution? It wasn’t about taxes. Taxes were a symptom of the problem. On this episode of Founded we’re exploring what was happening in Britain in the months leading up to The Stamp Act of 1765 and the debates that ensued. We’re also going to find out what the relationship between the mother country and her colonies was like along with reasons both sides were unhappy. Key Players: George Grenville: Prime minister, the man behind the actsBenjamin Franklin: London agent for the colony of Pennsylvania and huge loyalist (at this point in his life) Charles Townshend: Member of parliament, future antagonist of the colonies Colonel Isaac Barre: Veteran of the 7 years war in England, supporter of the colonies General Conway: Veteran of the 7 years war in England, supporter of the colonies Sources We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: [email protected] Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• What Led Regular People To Revolution?

  How much do you know about Samuel Adams and John Hancock? What about Thomas Hutchinson and James Otis Jr? You've probably heard Samuel Adams name before, but do you know why he is considered the father of the American Revolution? John Hancock's signature stands out on the Declaration of Independence, do you know why? Thomas Hutchinson was the Lt. Governor of Massachusetts, a loyalist, how does he fit into this story? On this episode of Founded we’re exploring how these people went from ordinary British subjects to the main characters in a story that would lead to an entire new nation being founded. They weren't born radicals, they became radicalized in their determination for liberty. Even more importantly we are exploring how they were connected in early 1765. Thomas Hutchinson wasn't a super villain that just showed up one day, he'd been there the whole time. Hutchinson knew the patriot leaders before they knew they had something so big to lead, he worked with them and against them. In early 1765 The Sugar Act had already passed and soon The Stamp Act would too; they had no idea that everything was about to change. Key Players: Samuel Adams- Harvard grad, failure in business, started a whole revolution James Otis Jr- Prominent lawyer in Boston, whig Thomas Hutchinson- Held way too many positions in government, Lt Governor of Massachusetts Bay, loyal to the crown John Hancock- Super wealthy merchant, gets a position in politics to stay out of politics We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: [email protected] Sources Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• STAMPS! Because I Said So

  How much do you know about the first steps towards colonial union that led to the American Revolution? You might have heard that King George III was a tyrant or that the colonists just really hated taxes, but there is so much more to the story. There WAS a problematic George who put England on a speed run to ruin, but it wasn’t the king (It was also the king, but he wasn’t the main character causing problems- yet). It was his right hand man, Grenville. On this episode of Founded you’ll find out about the secret plotting, lying and endless amount of mail that planted the seeds for rebellion. Key Players: George Grenville- Prime Minister under King George III, came up with the plans to make money from the colonies with his tax schemes Thomas Whately- Secretary of the Treasury under George Grenville, made it his mission to figure out how to best execute Grenville’s plans Thomas Hutchinson- Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Bay, member of the MA assembly. Wrote a history book about the colony that I use as a source Francis Bernard- Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay, loved writing letters, tried to keep the peace by writing letters and shutting down the government Jasper Mauduit- London agent for Massachusetts Bay, took several measures to stop the Stamp Act from coming Samuel Adams- Patriot, Harvard grad who was bad at business but great at politics, spent a lot of time writing for his cause of liberty James Otis Jr- Patriot, enemy of Thomas Hutchinson, prominent lawyer, in cahoots with Samuel Adams Sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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