The reason why the Boston rebels dressed as "Native Americans" when tossing the tea overboard into Boston harbor was to show in a defiance to the British that they regarded themselves as Americans and not British subjects no longer.
Thank you, I greatly appreciated your presentation on this topic. I've always been strongly interested in this subject. History was my minor at University. I think one of the things that interests me regarding this period of time is that my family was very much involved in it. My family came to America in the 1620's and 1630's primarily, but I also had extended family on the Mayflower. The Revolutionary War was very much a civil war within my family. I had family on both sides. My great-grandfather (x4) was Captain Edward Ruggles, the minute man, who served under General George Washington. My great-uncle (x4) was Sir Timothy Ruggles, who was a Brigadier General in the king's Army and also mandamus Council to the king, he was also the president of the Stamp Act Congress. They were also first cousins of John Adams. I had several ancestors who were "Sons of Liberty." We had family on both sides in this period of History and it always has interested me. Once again I would like to say thank you very much, and I would like to learn more. Sincerely, Henry c. Ruggles
Would you by chance be related to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles, from the Confederate States forces during the Civil War? I was reading about him the other day and I don’t think your last name is common so I’m just curious if you are related. (By the way it’s awesome that your family is so engrained in the history of our country!)
@@bayeuxx no actually I think he may be a descendant of a different branch of the family maybe a distant cousin but my great-grandfather was Brigadier General ( and senator) James Monroe Ruggles, first Illinois Cavalry who served under Grant and Sherman and was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. That was in fact another civil war that my family was on both sides against one another. (See " James Monroe Ruggles and Abraham Lincoln" ) can Google.....he's mentioned in the Illinois State Historical Library and also the Library of Congress... he was my great-grandfather
This lecture veered off into partisan politics. While I might agree somewhat with Carp’s partisan point of view, I think that he could have rattled off his list in such a way as to leave the audience guessing.
I think he uses this term to reflect the feeling of these people to be not representing a concern for the whole population but rather their own grievances. I view a patriot as someone supporting a "thing" ( person, community, place, etc.).
Some people have speculated that may have been the case, but we can't be sure; many people in European and Colonial society had an image of Indigenous Americans as representing a "free" lifestyle, so it's not unfounded to think this might have influenced the Sons of Liberty, but they didn't write down why they made that choice, so it's just an educated guess.
The Boston Tea party event was a non violent protest against a so called foreign government to the colonists passing taxes and sending soldiers to Boston. It's not a good comparison to BLM and Anifa protests in 2020 which were violent and lives lost. The protest at the Capitol was non violent as police opened the doors and let the people in so they can take selfies and walk around the hallways and chamber. The only violence that day was by Capitol police who killed two unarmed women, one an Airforce veteran. The Tea Party should not be used to justify any violence today as it can be used to justify robbing burglary, rape, tax evasion, etc. Anyone can stretch any grievance to compare it to the Tea Party.
@@MixerRenegade95 you must have been sleeping when Leftist protesters raided the Capitol building and wouldn't leave blocking congresspeople from leaving their offices. You also obviously never watch the video that were finally released. The Democrats didn't want those released because it showed protesters milling about the capitol building talking to police and taking selfies. One of these days we'll find out how many in your corrupt FBI were planted in the crowd to instigated a few to causing damage.
I notice you have no contention apropos of the Klan reference, but take exception to BLM. I find this interesting vis-a-vis your erroneous assertion that Jan. 6th entailed no violence.
@@williamweimer3463 the only violent so called insurrectionists were hired ANTIFA put into the protest by the FBI who also had agents in the protest dressed like MAGA. Funny how you bring up the Klan which is a 100% Democrat party movement and still was when your leader Biden gave a eulogy to his Klan grand dragon friend Robert Byrd at his funeral.
Yes,anyone who saw the protesters breaking the windows to get in and watched the whole thing on TV knows that's Utter nonesense. The maga cult are brainwashed sadly.
There were 26 British American Colonies, if I recall correctly. While the rebellious colonies did try to get some of the others involved, they weren't as interested.
Right? Right? Right? Right? Right? Omg.
Great presentation. Never heard about this before.
The reason why the Boston rebels dressed as "Native Americans" when tossing the tea overboard into Boston harbor was to show in a defiance to the British that they regarded themselves as Americans and not British subjects no longer.
Thank you, I greatly appreciated your presentation on this topic. I've always been strongly interested in this subject. History was my minor at University. I think one of the things that interests me regarding this period of time is that my family was very much involved in it. My family came to America in the 1620's and 1630's primarily, but I also had extended family on the Mayflower. The Revolutionary War was very much a civil war within my family. I had family on both sides. My great-grandfather (x4) was Captain Edward Ruggles, the minute man, who served under General George Washington. My great-uncle (x4) was Sir Timothy Ruggles, who was a Brigadier General in the king's Army and also mandamus Council to the king, he was also the president of the Stamp Act Congress. They were also first cousins of John Adams. I had several ancestors who were "Sons of Liberty." We had family on both sides in this period of History and it always has interested me. Once again I would like to say thank you very much, and I would like to learn more.
Sincerely, Henry c. Ruggles
Would you by chance be related to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles, from the Confederate States forces during the Civil War? I was reading about him the other day and I don’t think your last name is common so I’m just curious if you are related.
(By the way it’s awesome that your family is so engrained in the history of our country!)
@@bayeuxx no actually I think he may be a descendant of a different branch of the family maybe a distant cousin but my great-grandfather was Brigadier General ( and senator) James Monroe Ruggles, first Illinois Cavalry who served under Grant and Sherman and was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. That was in fact another civil war that my family was on both sides against one another. (See " James Monroe Ruggles and Abraham Lincoln" ) can Google.....he's mentioned in the Illinois State Historical Library and also the Library of Congress... he was my great-grandfather
My ancestors by the name of Schroeder was involved in the spy game for the new englanders ;-) ...I mean the Americans lolo
This lecture veered off into partisan politics. While I might agree somewhat with Carp’s partisan point of view, I think that he could have rattled off his list in such a way as to leave the audience guessing.
He's a Jew.
the "radicals"... Sir I think you mean "patriots".
I think he uses this term to reflect the feeling of these people to be not representing a concern for the whole population but rather their own grievances. I view a patriot as someone supporting a "thing" ( person, community, place, etc.).
This was the event that signaled that the colonists no longer regarded themselves as British subjects but as Americans
I read that the choice of Indian costume was a symbol of freedom
Some people have speculated that may have been the case, but we can't be sure; many people in European and Colonial society had an image of Indigenous Americans as representing a "free" lifestyle, so it's not unfounded to think this might have influenced the Sons of Liberty, but they didn't write down why they made that choice, so it's just an educated guess.
The lecturer knows his stuff but he said the words “right” and “like” so frequently that it became annoying.
The Boston Tea party event was a non violent protest against a so called foreign government to the colonists passing taxes and sending soldiers to Boston. It's not a good comparison to BLM and Anifa protests in 2020 which were violent and lives lost. The protest at the Capitol was non violent as police opened the doors and let the people in so they can take selfies and walk around the hallways and chamber. The only violence that day was by Capitol police who killed two unarmed women, one an Airforce veteran. The Tea Party should not be used to justify any violence today as it can be used to justify robbing burglary, rape, tax evasion, etc. Anyone can stretch any grievance to compare it to the Tea Party.
Right, capitol protest? peaceful? You must be off your rocker. That Lot was the very meaning of an angry Mob. Attacking our Government! What tripe.
@@MixerRenegade95 you must have been sleeping when Leftist protesters raided the Capitol building and wouldn't leave blocking congresspeople from leaving their offices. You also obviously never watch the video that were finally released. The Democrats didn't want those released because it showed protesters milling about the capitol building talking to police and taking selfies. One of these days we'll find out how many in your corrupt FBI were planted in the crowd to instigated a few to causing damage.
I notice you have no contention apropos of the Klan reference, but take exception to BLM. I find this interesting vis-a-vis your erroneous assertion that Jan. 6th entailed no violence.
@@williamweimer3463 the only violent so called insurrectionists were hired ANTIFA put into the protest by the FBI who also had agents in the protest dressed like MAGA. Funny how you bring up the Klan which is a 100% Democrat party movement and still was when your leader Biden gave a eulogy to his Klan grand dragon friend Robert Byrd at his funeral.
Yes,anyone who saw the protesters breaking the windows to get in and watched the whole thing on TV knows that's Utter nonesense. The maga cult are brainwashed sadly.
In fact, there were 14th Colonies...Nova Socita. Why did 13th Colonies not help Nova Socita after Nova Socita lost the battle?
FOIST of all, it's Nova Scotia, not Nova Soctia. Secondly Canada was in charge of that place, not America, eh?
There was also Quebec, Newfoundland, East and West Florida and Bermuda.
The patriot forces in Nova Scotia was small in number.
@primuspilus858 wasn't it all technically under the kings England at the time?
I think it was 26! Why was Alexander Hamilton involved? His island was involved at the time?
There were 26 British American Colonies, if I recall correctly. While the rebellious colonies did try to get some of the others involved, they weren't as interested.
Jonathan Turley is not a right wing jurist.
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Right? Right? Right? This is just so unprofessional I can't watch. Grow up.
Your comments about Jan. 6th makes me doubt what your book will be like. You really haven't done your research into Jan. 6th.
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