2.12: King George III, Enlightened Monarch of the American Revolution

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He’s the man responsible for the loss of Britain’s North American colonies, and a cruel, despotic monarch at that…these are both perceptions of King George III, and it’s realistically how many Americans learn about Britain’s king at the time of American independence.  But he reigned for 60 years…and the Revolution lasted for 8, so clearly there must be more to this man than just “losing a war,” right?  In our final episode of Season 2 of History: beyond the Textbook, we’ll explore the reign of King George III, Enlightened King of the American Revolution.

Key People
King George III
Lord Frederick North
Thomas Hutchinson
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin

Key Events
Treaty of Paris/Peace of Paris
Intolerable Acts
American Revolution

The third season of History: Beyond the Textbook focuses on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Crucial Years" of 1783-1790, and runs from October 8-December 24. Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," and Season Two, "America's Revolution," wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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