American Revolution Podcast

January 17, 1776: After John Johnson amasses a loyalist army in upstate new York, Native American alliances, the Continental army assembles an overwhelming force to arrest and disarm him.

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The French Revolutionaries decide that liberty and equality doesn't really apply in the French colonies. The slaves in Haiti disagree.

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Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠ Dangerous Neighbors: Making the Haitian Revolution in Early America, by James Alexander Dun

Online Recommendation of the Week: Revolutions Podcast Chapter 4, the Haitian Revolution: https://revolutionspodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/2015/12

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An anonymous tract hits the streets of Philadelphia on January 9, 1776. Common Sense becomes an instant success as its author Thomas Paine explains why the people would be be better off as an independent America, with no more kings.

For more context, listen to Episode 81 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-081-common-sense.html

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General Burgoyne writes a satirical play called Blockade of Boston to entertain the troops in Boston. During the premier, the soldiers in the audience have to scramble to defend against an actual attack by the Americans.

For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html

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After the royal governor flees the colony, the people of New Hampshire send representatives to a convention in Exeter to write a new constitution for the state. The final document released on January 5, 1776 results in New Hampshire having the first independent government.

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Author, Mark Edward Lender joined our Round Table on Zoom to discuss his book War Without Mercy. It looks at the brutality of the American Revolution.

Learn more about author Mark Edward Lender at his website: markedwardlender.com

To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org

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The British Navy conducts a raid on Norfolk attempting to secure supplies and chase out the Continentals. The British burn the waterfront. The Continentals decide to complete the destruction of the city in order to prevent it from becoming a Tory stronghold.

For more context, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast.

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On December 31, 1775, General Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold lead a desperate attack against Quebec City before their army's enlistments expire on January 1.

For more context, check out Episode 78 and Episode 79 of the American Revolution Podcast.

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Special guest Jack Kelly joined our December, 2025 round table to discuss his new book: Tom Paine's War, to be released on Jan. 6, 2026. The book looks at Paine's military service after writing Common Sense, and how it impacted his decision to write The American Crises. We look at how this critical period of Paine's life impacted the course of the American Revolution.

Order the book on Amazon . Also available as an Audio Book.

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December 18, 1778: Secret Agent from France, Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir completes his meetings with the Continental Congress Secret Committee and writes a report for officials in France. His efforts contribute to France's decision to begin providing covert aid to the American Cause.

For more context, check out Episode 71 of the American Revolution Podcast.

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