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202310 minPG-13doc-short

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The Intolerable Acts!

202310 minPG-13doc-short

Lieutenant General Thomas Gage discusses the implications of the Intolerable Acts for the American colonies, while Samuel Adams reads a letter responding to the Boston Port Act.

Historical Events Colonialism Civil Liberties

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Channel: US National Archives

The Intolerable Acts!

2023• 10 minPG-13

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Lieutenant General Thomas Gage discusses the implications of the Intolerable Acts for the American colonies, while Samuel Adams reads a letter responding to the Boston Port Act.

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Lieutenant General Thomas Gage, Commander-in-Chief of His Royal Majesty’s forces in North America, explains what the Intolerable Acts meant for the American colonies. Also, Samuel Adams reads one of his many letters after the passage of the Boston Port Act, which became one of the catalysts for the First Continental Congress. This is part 1 of a 5-part video series: "The Road to the Declaration of Independence: Year 1774." Follow along this historic road on the National Archives Youtube channel playlist: This program is presented in partnership with the National Archives Foundation and American Historical Theatre. Thomas Gage is portrayed by Robert Gleason. Samuel Adams is voiced by Dave Holland.

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