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Climate, the Environment, and Natural Disasters in the British Caribbean
with Andrew Sola and Prof. Mary Draper (Midwestern State U.)
"(He has) cut off our trade with all parts of the world. (He has) imposed taxes on us without our consent."--Grievances #16 and #17
In this episode, we explore the importance of climate, the environment, and natural disasters in the British Caribbean during the revolutionary period. Topics include the following:
-similarities and differences between the 13 rebellious colonies and the other British Caribbean colonies
-the general approach of studying history through an environmental lens
-the impact of droughts, hurricanes, and…
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