2.2: The Guiding Hand: Samuel Adams and the Boston Tea Party

History: Beyond the Textbook

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A name most likely associated with a beer company, what role did Samuel Adams really play in fermenting opposition to British policies prior to the American Revolution? His role is usually relegated to the shadows, but he became such an infamous individual that others of his generation were compared to him, and he became Public Enemy Number One in the eyes of the British Crown due to his role in ensuring that a certain beverage never made it out of Boston Harbor. In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, we look at Samuel Adams and focus on his role in the Boston Tea Party.
Key People
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Key Events
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Gaspee Affair
Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress

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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