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Podcast: Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with Historyโs Most Influential People.
Episode: John Hancock Part 2: The Answer About His Involvement in the Boston Tea Party is Hilarious!
Description: In Part 2 of the 1776 conversation with John Hancock, he will clear up a few things:
Why he would not be a good choice to lead.
What his most important role of the revolution was.
And finally, the mistakes the crown made that pushed him into the revolution.ย
John Hancock was the best kind of rich businessman. He invested in people and relationships that built his business while benefiting everyone at the same time. Itโs hard to imagine the revolution being successful without such a powerful backer at the start. ย
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