John Hancock vs the British Empire Who Really Won?

Dive into the riveting story of John Hancock, one of America's Founding Fathers, and the Liberty Affair—a pivotal event that fueled the fires of the American Revolution. In 1768, Hancock's ship, the Liberty, was seized by British customs officials on accusations of smuggling. This bold act of defiance against British rule and the ensuing colonial outrage marked a significant escalation in the struggle for independence.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:01 Smuggling
6:05 The Lydia
7:03 Journal of Transactions
9:48 The Liberty
11:35 HMS Romney
13:05 Boston Riots
14:10 Aftermath