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    The Plan of Oppression: Lexington on the Eve of the American Revolution

    enMarch 06, 2021

    About this Episode

    In our second episode of the Lexington Series,  we'll explore the politics of 18th Century Lexington and learn just how this small dairy town went from peacefully resisting English Crown economic policy to openly preparing for war with England.

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