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The Occupation of Boston (episode 100)
The Occupation of Boston (episode 100)
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
250 years ago this week, British troops landed in Boston. Author J.L. Bell joins us to discuss the British government's decision to send troops in an attempt to keep peace after Boston's years of upheaval. Instead of bringing peace, the tense occupation would culminate in the Boston Massacre less than two years later.
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Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/100/
Listen to the end to find out how you can get some free HUB History swag in celebration of our 100th episode!
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/100/
Released:
Sep 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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