How much do you know about the struggle for power between England and the 13 American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War? What about individual colonies? Have you heard about how the crown appointed officials in America could see the possibility of war over a tax on paper?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in NYC after their Stamp Act riot. Spoiler alert, the chaos continues. There’s planning, bargaining, declarations, and secret messages hid in oyster shells- but who comes out on top?

Key Players:

John Jay: Lawyer from NY, also wrote 5 essays in the Fer

Cadwallader Colden: Lt Governor, and acting governor of New York. Stubborn and sure of his ability to execute the Stamp Act

General Thomas Gage: Commander in chief of the British forces in America, ready and willing to support crown officials who were willing to stand up to the protesters. 

Major James: Officer in the British regular army, manning the fort in NYC

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