Why China Mattered to the American Revolution | Dr. Dael Norwood – Part II

Updated: April 20, 2026 Why China Mattered to the American Revolution  Most Americans don’t immediately link China to the Revolution—but trade with East Asia was intimately woven into colonial life in the eighteenth century. Chinese tea, silk, and other luxury goods weren’t just consumables; they were status symbols that helped define social identity and economic […]