Welcome to the History You Forgot Podcast! The podcast where three veteran teachers with nearly 90 years of combined experience try to catch you up on the stuff you might have slept through in high school. In this episode, we consider the American Revolution. We discuss the Enlightenment's influence, the economic system of mercantilism, and the key events leading to the revolution, including taxation without representation and the Boston Tea Party. We highlight significant battles such as Lexington, Concord, and Saratoga, emphasizing Saratoga as a turning point due to French involvement. The episode concludes with reflections on the implications of the revolution and the future of the newly formed nation.