Monthly Archives: July 2023
Reinventing Progressive Patriotism
Happy July 4! (Faux) Conservatives have claimed ownership of the term “patriotism” and the American flag. By shaping the debate they have made it virtually impossible for liberals and progressives to call themselves patriotic without being mocked. This is is especially odd as MAGA GOPers tend to oppose US interests abroad and the spread of […]
East Florida in the American Revolution
FIRST ATTEMPTED AMERICAN INVASION OF EAST FLORIDA In August 1776, Major General Charles Lee who was the Continental Army’s Military Commander in the South authorized an invasion of East Florida. The previous year the Continental Army under General Richard Montgomery had invaded British-held Quebec, but Montgomery had been killed and Benedict Arnold led a retreat […]
West Florida in the American Revolution
Contrary to popular belief, Florida played a major role in the American Revolution. In honor of July 4, the next few days we’re going to look at this role, starting with the Gulf Coast campaign. Spain officially entered the war on May 8, 1779 as an ally of the United States and France. The Governor […]
Seven reasons Florida stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution
Happy 4th of July weekend folks! But it’s important to remind Floridians that our state stayed loyal to the British Crown during the war. Here are seven reasons why. Role of Catholicism in Florida staying loyal to the crown – Both East and West Florida had a far larger percentage of Catholics in 1775 than any […]
The Florida Squeeze 