Redcoats Make Terrible Roommates

Redcoats Make Terrible Roommates

From Founded by Tori Phantom

April 17, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

This episode discusses General Thomas Gage and the Quartering Act in 1766 New York, highlighting colonial resistance to British authority.

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about General Thomas Gage and the Quartering Act that was bothering New Yorkers back in 1766. There was a liberty pole, a sons of liberty remix, and a whole lot of drama. The Stamp Act may have been repealed but the colonists still weren’t willing to cooperate with crown authority. 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

  • Quartering Act
  • Colonial America
  • General Thomas Gage
  • Sons of Liberty
  • Crown Authority
  • Liberty Pole
  • Stamp Act

Keywords

  • Quartering Act
  • General Thomas Gage
  • New Yorkers
  • Sons of Liberty
  • Colonial resistance
  • Stamp Act
  • Liberty Pole

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sons of Liberty, Airwave Media, Megaphone

Places: New Yorkers

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