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11.0 - Britain in 1770 - On the Eve of the American Revolution (The Story So Far...)

45 min · 9. feb. 2026
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By 1770, Britain is a restless empire—troubled at home, strained abroad, and on the brink of a new era. In this special episode, we trace the leaders and events that shaped British politics over the past fifty years: from Robert Walpole’s "notorious corruption" to Henry Pelham’s steady hand, and the uneasy balance between King George III, Parliament, and this new thing called "Prime Minister". The empire had doubled in size in a generation, but with a spark about to ignite in snowy Boston that will change everything. New to Prime Factors? This is the perfect place to start as we begin our journey into the era of Lord North and the American Revolution. Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

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After a series of failed Prime Ministers, King George III finally found a friend that he could rely on in Frederick North, Lord North. In our IS2026 presentation, we explore their special (perhaps kinship?) relationship and how that shaped the American Revolution. (The Q&A at the end is the best part!) The video version can be found here: https://youtu.be/BvtepR8yhBs?si=i2hy54hT7E8GbNRv [https://youtu.be/BvtepR8yhBs?si=i2hy54hT7E8GbNRv] Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

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