Colonial Tensions Pre-Revolution

Colonial Tensions Pre-Revolution

Author: C-SPAN July 27, 2025 Duration: 1:03:15
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Ithaca College professor Michael Trotti discussed the escalating tensions between colonists and the British government before the American Revolution. Ithaca College is located in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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