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No More Talking About Stamps (In Theory) Apr 03, 2026

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How did the Stamp Act end up repealed without ever going into effect? What act passed into law in order to secure the repeal? How did people on both sides of the ocean react to the news of repeal? Would parliament attempt to tax the colonists again?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about how the Rockingham ministry managed to push the stamp act repeal through parliament and the Declaratory Act. It took a lot of effort from both sides of the ocean and a lot of compromise that would lead to further problems (subtle foreshadowing) but the news of the repeal of the Stamp Act was worth celebrating.

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Benjamin Franklin's Parliamentary Performance Mar 27, 2026

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Have you ever heard about Benjamin Franklin’s deposition before parliament? Were the British willing to send the military into the 13 colonies years before war broke out? How did the political drama in Britain contribute to the way events unfolded leading up to the American Revolution? What was the tax situation like in the colonies?

On today’s episode we’re finding out about the political theatre the Rockingham administration was performing in an effort to get the Stamp Act repealed. There were debates, petitions and many depositions. The most important deposition went on for over four hours and came from Benjamin Franklin.

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William Pitt: Parliament Pandemonium Mar 20, 2026

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When did the British realized their colonies were on the verge of open rebellion because of stamps? What happened when British Parliament finally realized what was going on in the colonies because of The Stamp Act? Who was William Pitt and what does he have to do with the whole stamp situation?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about the debates that took place in parliament when they finally reconvened several months after the stamp act riots happened in the colonies. George the goose Grenville and his brother in law the great commoner, William Pitt get into a battle of wits on the floor of parliament and the new ministry that replace Grenville’s is trying to put out political fires they didn’t start.

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Why Did King George III Fire That Goose? Mar 13, 2026

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How much do you know about George Grenville? What do you know about Grenville’s relationship with King George III? Who replaced Grenville when he was fired from the prime minister gig? When did the Sons of Liberty begin organizing outside of their own colonies?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out how the Sons of Liberty organized and the way parliament responded to their actions. Speaking of parliament, that goose Grenville got fired for a scandalous reason that you’ll hear all about along with learning about what the king’s ministry even existed for in the first place. Turns out Britain had its own drama at the same time the colonists were tearing down houses.

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Stamps? What Stamps? Mar 06, 2026

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What happens when everyone decides to ignore the same law at the same time? How does the government maintain order when the citizens are ignoring their authority? Is it possible that stamped paper could cause a whole revolution?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about how the colonies resisted the Stamp Act after stamp day came and went. The act was violated the very next day after it went into law and things only escalated from there. We’re also diving into how the Sons of Liberty in Boston managed to get an official resignation out of their stamp man, Andrew Oliver. Of course there’s more mobs and Huzzahs!

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Two Mobs Don't Make A Riot (Or Do They?) Feb 27, 2026

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How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin’s wife? Have you heard about how she defended their home when he was away in London because of the choices he made? What did he actually do? Was he justified? Why did the Stamp Act cause such a problem for the colonists?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened to the Philadelphia stamp man John Hughes. He landed the gig because of Benjamin Franklin and he and Deborah Franklin suffered the consequences. John Hughes was a stubborn and clever fellow that Deborah Franklin kept an eye on. The drama gets serious and there’s a surprising amount of mobs.

Charles Thomson Episode

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Find Out: The Library Company Of Philadelphia Feb 24, 2026

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How much do you know about The Library Company Of Philadelphia? Do you know why it was important or how Benjamin Franklin was involved? Have you ever heard of club?

On today's Founded: Find Out, Gwenna took the lead to answer these questions. From Quakers and The Junto Club, to Benjamin Franklin and the library, there's a lot to find out.⁠⁠

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Benjamin Franklin: Villain Origin Story Feb 20, 2026

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How much have you learned about the political parties in colonial Pennsylvania and the impacts they had on the American Revolution? Have you heard about the time when Benjamin Franklin was seen as the villain? How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin’s response to the Stamp Act?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened when Benjamin Franklin went to England as a London agent for Pennsylvania. After a failed protest he became complacent and not many people were happy with him. Running on “it is what it is” vibes, Franklin recommended his friend for the stamp man position and this wouldn’t work out well for anyone.

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The Former Ally Of Benjamin Franklin Feb 13, 2026

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How much do you know about Charles Thomson? Did you know that he was considered to be “The Samuel Adams of Philadelphia”? Do you know how such a large population of Irish people ended up in Pennsylvania? What have you learned about how Pennsylvania politics influenced the American Revolution?

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about Charles Thomson; his is the only name to appear next to John Hancock’s on the first copy of the Declaration of Independence. We’re going to learn all about Charles Thomson and how he became a major force in early revolutionary Pennsylvania.

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