Episode 20: The Rebellion

Episode 20: The Rebellion

From Worlds Turned Upside Down by Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

October 28, 2025 · 1h 9m · Season 2 · Episode 20

About this episode

This episode discusses the mounting tensions in British America leading to the rebellion against King George III.

With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament's Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord. Featuring: Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, Frank Cogliano, Brad Jones, and Andrew O'Shaughnessy. Voice Actors: Anne Fertig, Adam Smith, Evan McCormick, John Turner, John Winters, Grace Mallon, Peter Walker, Craig Gallager, Spencer McBride, and John Terry. Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske. Music by Artlist.io This episode was made possible with support from a 2024 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Help other listeners find the show by leaving a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple , Spotify , Podchaser , or our website . Follow the series on Facebook or Instagram . Worlds Turned Upside Down is a production of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jim Ambuske

Guests: Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, Frank Cogliano, Brad Jones, Andrew O'Shaughnessy

Topics covered

  • American Revolution
  • Colonial Tensions
  • British America
  • Historical Events
  • Military Actions
  • Political Change

Keywords

  • American Revolution
  • Coercive Acts
  • King George III
  • Boston
  • Lexington and Concord
  • colonial rebellion
  • historical podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

Books & works: Worlds Turned Upside Down

Places: British America, Boston, Lexington and Concord

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