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Founded

Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we"re digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let"s have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of

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46:03

Stamping A Revolution

Founded ·

2025/12/26

On today's episode of Founded we're finding all the riots and riot buttons in one place. We've talked a lot about why The Stamp Act was so revolutionary and today's episode puts the main ideas of rebelling against that act into one place. Happy holidays Founded friends, we hope your Christmas season has less germs.⁠Click Here for Merch⁠ Find the video version of ⁠Founded on Youtube⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us:

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29:44

Colonial Christmas Keeping (Minisode)

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2025/12/23

How much do you know about the keeping of Christmas in colonial times? Do you know when Christmas became an official national Holiday in the United States? Here on Founded, we love Christmas and on today’s special edition of Founded we’re finding out about Christmas in the colonies. From the Puritans banning the holiday, to the movement for Christmas reform and how different our modern day Christmas is. There’s a whole lot to unpack and a lot of it is quite surprising. Find the video version of

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54:05

A Revolutionary Power Struggle

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2025/12/19

How much do you know about the relationship between Britain and the 13 American colonies? Did the colonists just hate the mother country? Was America the biggest problem parliament faced during the early years of the American Revolution? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about The Stamp Act debates that were happening across the pond. Parliament had surprising timing and everyone had opinions. George the Goose Grenville is back in action arguing against the colonies but his opponent

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65:32

The Stamps That Started A Revolution

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2025/12/12

Do you know what happened on November 1st in 1765, the day The Stamp Act was supposed to go into effect? Who had control of Boston at the time? Have you ever heard of Pope’s Day? Why was the shoemaker Ebenezer McIntosh so important to the patriots cause?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened in Boston during the days leading up to and following the day the stamp act was to take effect. A parade was planned, the rabble was in control of the town and much more was at stake

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62:10

The First Step Towards Colonial Union

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2025/12/05

How much do you know about The Stamp Act Congress? When did they meet and why? When did the struggle for independence actually begin? How did colonial resistance change when the stamp men resigned after the riots? How did Samuel Adams change the way the Massachusetts Bay Colony government functioned?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what was happening in Boston just weeks before The Stamp Act was to go into effect. We’ll also be exploring the Stamp Act Congress, what they set out to

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41:47

Who Was Harbottle Dorr Jr?

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2025/11/28

Have you ever heard of Harbottle Dorr? You probably haven’t and that’s okay. That’s why we have the Founded Find Out, where you get to find out about someone or something you never even had a chance to learn about before. Harbottle Dorr was a merchant, a Bostonian and a member of the Sons of Liberty who really enjoyed collecting newspapers. Somehow, his collection became a gift to history, find out how on this episode of Founded.Sources Merch We want to hear from you! What did you find

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52:37

The Rise Of Samuel Adams

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2025/11/21

How much do you know about the rights of colonists and the British constitution? How did Samuel Adams rise to the top and become the chief rabble rouser? Why did one of the richest men in the colonies, John Hancock, end up in politics? Do you know what disinterested means, in regard to colonial politics? Who was really in control of Boston during the Stamp Act Crisis?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened when the dreaded stamps landed on the shores of Boston and the news

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51:33

Stamp Act Shenanigans (That Went Too Far)

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2025/11/14

How much do you know about how morality during colonial times? Did you know that rioting could be seen as an effective and reasonable form of redress? Why was Thomas Hutchinson’s House destroyed when he wasn’t a stamp master? Who was behind the plundering and pillaging and why?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened in the town of Boston the day after Lt. Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s house was destroyed in a targeted attack. We’re also going to find out. why it was viewed

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22:54

Founded Finds History Daily: The Battle Of Princeton

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2025/11/12

On this special episode of Founded, we find a different voice exploring a different part of the American Revolution. Nearly 15 years after the Sugar Act was passed, George Washington has come a long way. After his first mistakes that we explored at Jumonville's Glen and the battle of Fort Necessity, he is finding more success in the fight for liberty right after crossing the Delaware. History Daily gives you a bit of history daily, in a way that I really enjoy. Find more here We want to hear

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60:56

Thomas Hutchinson: Villain or Victim?

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2025/11/07

How much do you know about Thomas Hutchinson? Did you ever hear about Thomas in history class? Why did some colonists continue to side with the British even with their taxes and overreach? Do you know how the social system work in the 13 colonies before the revolution? How long have historians been writing history? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out all about Thomas Hutchinson. He may have been a villain to some, but is that all he was? By exploring Hutchinson’s story we can gain a

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53:13

The Riots That Sparked A Revolution

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2025/10/31

How much do you know about how news spread during colonial times? Did the Stamp Act riots make a difference for the colonists? Did the colonists just love chaos or were there other factors that led their decisions? How much do you know about John Locke and his influence on the founding fathers?On today’s episode we’re exploring the widespread reaction and actions taken after the Stamp Act riot in Boston on August 14, 1765. From a funeral to liberty, to scaring some loyalists back to Britain,

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55:20

What Happens After A Riot?

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2025/10/24

How much do you know about colonial resistance in the years leading up to the American Revolution? Do you know how they organized their resistance and protests? Do you know WHO was doing all the organizing? Have you ever heard of the Loyal 9 or Ebenezer Mackintosh? How did people like John Hancock, Samuel Adams and John Adams respond to the initial taxes imposed by the British that led to the rallying cry “no taxation without representation”?On today’s episode of Founded we’re delving into the

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52:57

The Rise Of Resistance: Riots And Resolutions

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2025/10/17

How much do you know about the first acts of resistance in the 13 American colonies that led to revolution 10 years later? What were the two act passed by British Parliament that stirred up resentment amongst the colonists? Who was behind for those acts and how did he make the situation worse? The colonists didn’t cry “No taxation without representation” because they didn’t want to pay taxes. The people in the colonies wanted to work with England but the crown wanted control over the colonies.On

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49:23

The First Ever Call For Colonial Union: Who Answered?

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2025/10/10

How much do you know about the way news spread during colonial times? Do you know why “No Taxation Without Representation” was the catchphrase used by American colonists? When did the first continental congress convene, and why was it about stamps? Have you heard of Patrick Henry? Chances are if you’ve heard of Patrick Henry then you know his most famous quote, “Give me liberty or give me death!” But that isn’t where his story began, nor is it the first time he made an impactful speech that went

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46:18

Behind The British Scenes: Moments Before The...

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2025/10/03

How much do you know about the beginning of the American Revolution? How about Benjamin Franklin? Do you know what the relationship between Great Britain and the 13 colonies was like? Why was the phrase “No taxation without representation” used? Have you ever heard of The Stamp Act of 1765? You’ve probably heard of The Boston Tea Party, but that event happened closer to the start of the war than the beginning of the revolution. And that revolution? It wasn’t about taxes. Taxes were a symptom of the

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46:33

What Led Regular People To Revolution?

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2025/09/26

How much do you know about Samuel Adams and John Hancock? What about Thomas Hutchinson and James Otis Jr? You've probably heard Samuel Adams name before, but do you know why he is considered the father of the American Revolution? John Hancock's signature stands out on the Declaration of Independence, do you know why? Thomas Hutchinson was the Lt. Governor of Massachusetts, a loyalist, how does he fit into this story?On this episode of Founded we’re exploring how these people went from ordinary

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63:16

STAMPS! Because I Said So

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2025/09/19

How much do you know about the first steps towards colonial union that led to the American Revolution? You might have heard that King George III was a tyrant or that the colonists just really hated taxes, but there is so much more to the story. There WAS a problematic George who put England on a speed run to ruin, but it wasn’t the king (It was also the king, but he wasn’t the main character causing problems- yet). It was his right hand man, Grenville.On this episode of Founded you’ll find out

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48:04

Secrets In The Sugar Act

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2025/09/12

How much do you know about what led to the American Revolution? You’ve probably heard about “No Taxation Without Representation”, Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, or The Shot Heard Around The World (though the details you’ve learned may not have been accurate). What do you know about George Grenville, though? Do you know about the 18th century politics that brewed a revolution that dismantled an empire?What if I told you that the roots of the American Revolution are buried deep in a set of

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53:35

The Man Who Would (Eventually) Marry Abigail Adams

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2025/09/05

How much do you know about the social class system in colonial America before the revolution? Although it might sound like a boring topic, it influenced how every event in the revolution unfolded. Don't worry though, this week isn't a lecture about social hierarchies. We can start exploring the topic by finding out more about Abigail Adams's husband, the man who really wanted to be a farmer against his father's wishes, the second president of the United States, John Adams. Key Players: John

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00:50:59

Why Due Process When You Can Do Profit?

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2025/08/29

How much do you really know about the Bill of Rights? Do you know why it was created? This week we're exploring what amendments we can find being violated long before they were ever written down. We’re also exploring the origin story of Massachusetts Bay colony royal governor, Francis Bernard. Obviously, Samuel Adams and the Sugar Act are a part of this....also a lot of debt (Not Britain's or Samuel's this time)Key Players:Loyalists:Thomas Hutchinson - Colonial born Lt Governor of

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