About this episode
This episode explores the political turmoil in the Massachusetts General Court during the late 1760s, highlighting the impact of the Townshend Acts and the ensuing drama.
On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about the drama in the Massachusetts General Court during the late 1760’s. The radical rabble rousers filled the assembly and made it their mission to make the crown officials lives harder, resulting in the lieutenant governor having a little bit of a mental breakdown. Then the news of the Townshend Acts arrived in Boston and things didn’t go as anyone expected. There’s drama, plotting, and an incredible amount of pettiness. Click Here for Sources 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: foundedhistory@gmail.com Gwenna's New Book Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Tori Phantom
Topics covered
- Massachusetts history
- Townshend Acts
- political drama
- colonial America
- government officials
- radical movements
Keywords
- Massachusetts General Court
- Townshend Acts
- political drama
- colonial history
- radical rabble rousers
- lieutenant governor
- mental breakdown
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Organizations: Massachusetts General Court, Airwave Media
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