Overview
Explore the growing tensions between American colonists and British authorities in this 46-minute lecture from Yale University's course on the American Revolution. Delve into the differing perspectives on the imperial relationship, the formation of non-importation associations, and the establishment of committees of correspondence. Examine the impact of the Tea Act and the events leading to the Boston Tea Party. Analyze how these factors contributed to the increasing alienation between the colonies and Britain, ultimately leading to the dismantling of colonial governance. Gain insights into the complex political and economic dynamics that shaped this pivotal period in American history.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Different Conceptions of Colonists' Relationship to Britain
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- Chapter 2. The Growth of Non-Importation Associations in the Colonies
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- Chapter 3. Taxing as Display of British Supremacy: Parliament's Reactions
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- Chapter 4. The Impact of the Tea Tax and the Development of Committees of Correspondence
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- Chapter 5. Colonial Interpretation of and Reactions to the Tea Act: The Boston Tea Party
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- Chapter 6. British Dismantling of Colonial Governance and Conclusion
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