Before the revolution, there was everyday life. In this episode, we dive into the fabric of New England society between 1763–1774—religion, work, trade, women’s roles, slavery, local governance, and the growing rift with Britain. Enlightenment ideals met town meetings, and mercantilism met frustration. How did ordinary people in ordinary towns build the foundation for independence? Let’s find out.

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List of Sources:

Indentured Servitude in the Colonial U.S. | EH.net

Jamestown | Classroom Materials | Library of Congress

Mercantilism and the Colonies of Great Britain | Investopedia

The French and Indian War (1754–1763): Causes and Outbreak | American Battlefield Trust