Episode 23: The Liberation

About this episode

This episode discusses the Continental Congress's order for an invasion of Quebec during the American Revolution, highlighting the complexities of alliances and historical context.

With a rebellion underway in New England, the Continental Congress orders an invasion of Quebec, confident that Catholic French Canadians will rally to the Patriot standard, a mere fifteen years after Protestant British Americans helped to conquer the old colony of New France for their king. Featuring: Rick Atkinson, Jeffers Lennox, and Alexandra Lund Montgomery. Voice Actors: Emmanuel Dubois, Evan McCormick, John Terry, and John Winters. 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, Jeffers Lennox, Alexandra Lund Montgomery

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• Quebec Invasion
• Continental Congress
• French Canadians
• Historical Rebellion

Keywords

• American Revolution
• Quebec
• Continental Congress
• rebellion
• French Canadians
• Rick Atkinson
• Jeffers Lennox
• Alexandra Lund Montgomery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media, Artlist.io

Places: New England, Quebec, New France

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