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Sep 2017
54m 55s

2: Patrick Henry and Boston Get Pissed a...

PROF. GREG JACKSON
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"Treason!"This is the story of Virginia's Patrick Henry. He is a dangerous combination: young, idealistic, and persuasive. Patrick has a silver tongue that's going to light up some serious American furry against the Stamp Act. ​ Boston's going to light up with these ideas, too ... but also ... with fire. Actual, real, fire.This Second Edition episode is a re ... Show More
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