Show Notes: Not Merely An Irregular Mob
By The Mighty Humanzee Link Back to LIVE Stream Tonight we look at the conditions that led up to the Battles of Lexington & Concord as we celebrate their 250th Anniversary. And as always, we'll have some tunes to go along with our deep dive into history. https://youtu.be/TnwqUEelQjE?feature=sharedPatrick Henry, March 23, 1775https://youtu.be/DbghWFMLyiA?feature=sharedPaul Revere's Ridehttps://youtu.be/euUdFZP0TEs?feature=sharedGeneral Thomas Gage, Military Governor of MassachusettsResponse to Colonial Unrest:The Boston Tea Party had demonstrated the colonies' willingness to defy British authority, prompting Parliament to punish Massachusetts and reassert control. The Intolerable Acts included measures such as closing the port of Boston, restricting town meetings, and allowing British officials accused of crimes to be tried in England.Replacement of Governor Hutchinson:Thomas Hutchinson, the previous governor, was granted leave to return to England. General Gage, who was already commander-in-chief…








