The founding figures of the United States placed happiness at the center of good governance. This podcast explores the central place human flourishing played in the revolution, highlighting the influence of Greek and Roman moral philosophy on the founders’ constitutional ideas. Expert Jeffrey Rosen weighs in with surprising tidbits. Listen here.
Shays’ Rebellion: the revolt against the revolution
The Revolutionary War led to independence as well as significant debt for most states. In 1786, a group of veterans and farmers from western Massachusetts protested against the state government’s increased taxes. Led by Daniel Shays, the group attempted to capture an armory in Springfield but failed—and two men were hanged. Watch this video for more.
The impact of coffee on revolutionary America
In colonial America, coffee and politics were inextricably intertwined. Coffeehouses had long been places for revolutionary thinkers to gather, and the colonies were no exception: Boston’s Green Dragon coffeehouse was known as the “Headquarters of the Revolution” because Paul Revere and the Sons of Liberty used it as a meeting place. Read here.
Peggy Shippen, the highest-paid spy of the American Revolution
Few names conjure up the idea of betrayal more than Benedict Arnold, the notorious American military officer who was caught attempting to hand over West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War. This podcast episode dives into the key role his wife, wealthy spy Peggy Shippen, played in the plot. Listen to the full episode here.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
The radical, patriotic Sons of Liberty were born in response to British taxation in the American colonies during the 1760s. Its members included major revolutionary figures Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock, and their resistance efforts led to the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766 and the broader revolution. Read about this key revolutionary group here.
A virtual tour of Philadelphia’s American Revolution Museum
Philadelphia’s Old City hosts one of the largest museums on the American Revolution. This virtual tour allows you to view the museum’s exhibits as if you were really there by zooming in on descriptions, browsing images, and learning about artifacts, portraits, and more. Travel back in time with this high-quality set of exhibits.
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