colonial Massachusetts
taverns
George Manzanares
Well done! I never imagined that such a simple concept as taverns played such a crucial part in early American society. My first thought of taverns is similar to that of bars. I think of people getting drunk. I never realized that taverns were vital part if the social and political atmosphere of early American society. Awesome job on illustrating their importance!
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Nicolas McKay
This was a very interesting article. I had no idea taverns were so important in forming not only the culture of a nation, but even the politics behind it. I find it funny how what started as a place built only for heavy drinking could evolve into something so revolutionary and fundamental. Its probably safe to say that bars and pubs in modrn times do not hold the same significance.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Christian Lozano
It is great to see how Taverns allowed for information to disseminate across Early Massachusetts, Great Article. Keep up the good work.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Salvador Rodriguez Gomez
I had no idea that taverns actually played a big in getting people on board with resisting Britain’s rule. This article does a fine job of explaining their importance as well as how they were used as places for politicians to spread their ideas and why it worked so well.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Danielle Garza
It is amazing to think that as american culture beer and drinking with friends is already a huge part of society. This is the origin story of how this came to be. i always believed that pub’s and bars had really no importance, but i was wrong. it was a place to converse and share ideas that would shape the course of US history.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Jacob Hall
Great article highlighting the importance of taverns and pubs in early American colonial life. It isn’t too surprising that their popularity as a social gathering place would transform into a forum for the voicing of public opinion and political ideas. Juxtaposed against the modern American political landscape, it seems rather appropriate that it would have all started in neighborhood bars.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Yesenia Cardenas
Very informative article. Although I never thought of it, it makes sense why taverns were important for people to spread and receive information, especially if it was to remain discrete information.
07/12/2016
7:32 am
Bailey Rider
This was a great and informative article. I love learning about how the mixture of a social setting could also be a place for political discussions. I like how you included the information about how the attacks on taverns were seen as a way to help the elite maintain power. It’s cool that in taverns, the majority found a place to talk safely and express their opinions and concerns.
18/01/2017
7:32 am
Cameron Adelman
Great article. I really like how you were able to take a historical topic like the American Revolution and make it so relatable. Given that most modern Americans readily understand and identify with bar culture, it makes it a lot easier to picture, understand, and even empathize with what the colonials were going through in the 1760s and 1770s. Well done.
19/01/2017
7:32 am
Aaron Jaramillo
Good article. Its interesting how taverns were such important social institution back during in the colonial era and to a certain degree they are still a popular social meeting place today. The other interesting thing is that your article stated that the tavern keepers were trusted informants and confidants, I’m sure there are still many bar owners and bartenders that still are trusted informants and confidants to many of their patrons. Good writing.
06/12/2016
7:32 am