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Hello and welcome to episode 311 of Ben Franklin's World.

The podcast dedicated to helping you learn more about how the people and events of our early American past

have shaped the present day world we live in.

And I'm your host, Liz Covart.

When we investigate the American Revolution, we often explore aspects of politics, ideology, trade and taxation, imperial control, and social strife.

But what about religion?

What role did religion play in the American Revolution?

Catherine Cartet, an associate professor of history at Southern Methodist University, and the author of the book Religion and the American Revolution and Imperial History.

Joins is to investigate the role of religion in the American Revolution.

Now during our investigation with Kate, Kate reveals, the role Protestant religion played in the British Empire from the 17th century through the American Revolution.

Competition and cooperation among Great Britain's three privileged Protestant denominations, Anglicanism, Presbyterianism, and Congregationalism.

And details about the role and impact of religion during the American Revolution and the founding of the new United States.

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