156. The American Revolution: No Taxation Without Representation (Ep 1)

Empire

• Episode: 156. The American Revolution: No Taxation Without Representation (Ep 1)
• Website: Empire
• Feed URL: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/empirepodcast
• Duration: 00:47:21
• Published: 2024-06-04 01:30

From sugar to paper, a series of taxes in the 1760s spark outrage amongst American colonists that snowball into a revolution. Was it inevitable that thirteen of Britain's 26 colonies in the Atlantic would band together and break away from the British Empire? Listen as Anita and William are joined by Maya Jasanoff to discuss the beginning of the American Revolution. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: [email protected] Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices