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Independence from Whom? The American Revolution and Europe
Independence from Whom? The American Revolution and Europe
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2015
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Podcast episode
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(Kirsti) On July 4, we tend to think about America's birth as a product of plucky colonial grit and determination, but could it have succeeded without the support of Britain's enemies? What did American independence mean for European politics? This week we look at the American Revolution as a continuation of power struggles in Europe.
Released:
Jul 4, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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