Founded

Forgotten Founding Fathers: John Dickinson (And His Nose)

How much do you know about the different types of colonies that made up those thirteen North American colonies? What about Pennsylvania specifically? Have you heard about the drama that unfolded surrounding colony classification? Are you aware of how Benjamin Franklin was in the center of that drama? Do you know who John Dickinson is? On today's episode of Founded we're finding out about John Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin and the debate over proprietary versus royal colony status that unfolded during the same time as the revenue acts. The inter-workings of the specific colonies directly impacted how the individuals managed their response to independency after all. Key Players: Benjamin Franklin: Pennsylvania assembly member and eventual London agent for PA in London John Dickinson: Prominent lawyer in Pennsylvania Thomas Penn: Successor to William Penn, proprietor to the colony of Pennsylvania ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video version of ⁠⁠Founded on Youtube⁠⁠ We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Declaration Of Independence

How much do you know about the Declaration of Independence? Have you ever read it? On today's episode of Founded, we present the Declaration of Independence as an audiobook with commentary. We also explore some common myths associated with the document. The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of The United States of America, but we don't often learn about what it says or why, so that's what we're finding out. Find the sources here ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video version of ⁠⁠Founded on Youtube⁠⁠ We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Franklin And His Invasive Pamphlet

How much do you know about how Pennsylvania was founded? Have you heard much about William Penn or how his descendants mess up his “holy experiment”? What have you heard about Benjamin Franklin outside of his key and the kite? Have you heard much about John Dickinson? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about Pennsylvania. From William Penn and how he ended up there to the scheme to rid Pennsylvania of its proprietors (the Penn’s). This episode is like a prequel to the founding era of Pennsylvania, we can hear the echoes of this history throughout the history of the founding of the United States. Key Players: William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania, trouble maker in theory Benjamin Franklin: Speaker of the House in Pennsylvania, London agent, rabble rouser John Dickinson: Newbie to the assembly, lawyer, level headed fellow in theory  Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video version of ⁠⁠Founded on Youtube⁠⁠ We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sons Of Liberty In NYC

How much do you know about the struggle for power between England and the 13 American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War? What about individual colonies? Have you heard about how the crown appointed officials in America could see the possibility of war over a tax on paper? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in NYC after their Stamp Act riot. Spoiler alert, the chaos continues. There’s planning, bargaining, declarations, and secret messages hid in oyster shells- but who comes out on top? Key Players: John Jay: Lawyer from NY, also wrote 5 essays in the Fer Cadwallader Colden: Lt Governor, and acting governor of New York. Stubborn and sure of his ability to execute the Stamp Act General Thomas Gage: Commander in chief of the British forces in America, ready and willing to support crown officials who were willing to stand up to the protesters.  Major James: Officer in the British regular army, manning the fort in NYC Click Here For Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video version of ⁠⁠Founded on Youtube⁠⁠ We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dreaded Stamps In NYC

How much do you know about the colony of New York? How did the sons of liberty have so much influence in the colonies? What happened in New York City on the day The Stamp Act went into effect? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in NYC on stamp day and the people in power that day. Often considered to be a colony that remained loyal the longest, lagging behind in the revolutionary movement, New York helped to lead the way early in the revolution. The sons of liberty in NY were great at organizing, much to the Lt Governor’s chagrin. Key Players: Cadwallader Colden: Lt Governor, and acting governor of New York. Stubborn and sure of his ability to execute the Stamp Act General Thomas Gage: Commander in chief of the British forces in America, ready and willing to support crown officials who were willing to stand up to the protesters.  Major James: Officer in the British regular army, manning the fort in NYC William Goddard: Publisher of the Constitutional Courant Sources:  ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video version of ⁠⁠Founded on Youtube⁠⁠ We want to hear from you!  What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices