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Brooklyn College professor Benjamin Carp talked about the 1776 fire that burned down much of New York City shortly after the British took the city during the Revolutionary War. The Fraunces …

Authors discussed the experiences of women in the Revolutionary War and how the war shaped women’s role in society. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

Scholars examined the history covered by the musical Hamilton and talked about its significance in modern popular culture as well as its place in the larger context of theater and film produ…

Professor Benjamin Carp talks about some of the advantages and disadvantages for both the British and American forces during the American Revolution. He also described how individual persona…

Benjamin Carp talked about the link between alcohol and politics in Pre-Revolutionary New York City. Professor Carp said that as central meeting places, taverns stimulated discussions about …

Benjamin Carp talked about the causes and impact of the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. He spoke at the David Library of the American Revolution. He also responded to questions from m…

Benjamin Carp talked about his book Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America (Yale University Press, 2010). He examines the causes and impact of the Boston Te…