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A new documentary reveals how Ulster immigrants—often called Scotch-Irish—played a pivotal, underappreciated role in founding the United States. Four of the 56 Declaration of Independence signers hailed from Ulster, and these immigrants were active participants in key revolutionary events, from the Boston Tea Party to the Continental Congress. They brought radical Enlightenment ideas and fierce religious conviction, shaped by their homeland’s struggles, and helped forge the political ideals of the new republic. Their migration was one of the largest non-African movements into the colonies, and women in their families were vital contributors to farming, textiles, and community life. This episode uncovers how these determined pioneers, with their unique blend of grit, intellect, and faith, were deeply woven into America’s birth.

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