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No Tax Without Consent: The Fight for Self-Government

Constituting America

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The battle for self-government began with a simple yet profound question: should citizens be taxed without their consent?

Join us as special guest Scot Faulkner guides listeners through the Stamp Act, showing how colonial resistance ignited a revolutionary movement. This episode traces the origins of revolutionary thought, exploring the events, debates, and convictions that shaped the fight for liberty. Delve into the enduring lessons of consent, civic responsibility, and the principles that continue to inspire the pursuit of freedom today.

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