The Struggle for American Independence - The 13 Colonies

In this episode, I set the stage for the Revolution with a breakdown of the various colonies. People tend to view the colonies as essentially homogeneous, but in fact, they differed significantly in their cultures, religions, economies and political views. They also enjoyed a great deal of political autonomy, both from England and the other colonies. In this first lesson, I offer a brief overview of each colony, highlighting its founding, culture and economy. I wrap up the lesson with a summary of the things the colonies had in common.

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Most of the content in this section is elaborated upon in greater length and with additional context in Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution: https://amzn.to/2Qi1Fzw

Other recommended reading(s):
-Murray Rothbard, Conceived in Liberty: https://amzn.to/2N35LJT

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