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Canada's Rejection of Independence, Part 2: The Invasion (or Attempted Liberation) of Canada
with Andrew Sola and Historian Mark R. Anderson
In the second of our 2-episode series about Canada and the Declaration of Independence, historian Mark R. Anderson talks us through the invasion of "the neighbouring Province" of Canada as well as the third and final letter from the Continental Congress to the Inhabitants of Canada. Topics include:
-The formation of the Continental Army in June of 1775 and the appointment of General Schuyler to invade (or liberate) Canada
-A description of the explanations offered by the Americans to the Canadas for the invasion, namely to protect their property…
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