Ordinary Americans in the Revolution Season 1 Episode 8 Sailors, Shoemakers, Crowds, and Class

Take account of the competing interest groups within the anti-crown protesters in the pre-revolution period. Consider how the tactics used in political actions differed between the lower rungs of society, the artisan class, and the elites. Note how artisans and skilled craftsmen became a distinct, organized political force, often at odds with the merchant and wealthy class.