Resistance or Rebellion in Colonial America - The Road to Revolution

Explore the escalating tensions between American colonists and British authorities in the late 1760s and early 1770s in this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's American Revolution course. Examine the impact of the Virginia Resolves, the formation of the Stamp Act Congress, and the radicalization of Boston through mob actions. Analyze the colonists' growing belief in a British conspiracy to oppress their liberties, intensified by the stationing of troops in Boston. Trace the events leading to the Boston Massacre in March 1770, including the repeal of the Stamp Act, the complications of the Declaratory Act, and reactions to the Townshend Acts. Gain insight into Samuel Adams's propaganda efforts and explore different viewpoints on the Boston Massacre, providing a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal events preceding the American Revolution.