The Patriot Plan: Growth of Human Rights in Colonial America

This recording “re-creates the dynamic growth of civil and human rights in Colonial America and seeks to bring into perspective the far-reaching changes in democratic concepts that occurred during that period.” Conceived jointly by Moses Asch and Charles Edward Smith, the album presents texts read by English-born actor, singer, and theatre professor Wallace House. House begins with the Mayflower Compact that established the colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620; includes excerpts on slavery and witchcraft; and extends to writings of key American revolutionaries Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, and Samuel Adams. Liner notes include detailed historical background information and a full transcription of each text.

Track Listing

101	The Mayflower Compact (1620)	Wallace House	01:41
102	A Body of Liberties (1641)	Wallace House	03:13
103	Roger Wiliams: A Letter to the People of Providence (1648)	Wallace House	02:39
104	Maryland Toleration Act (1649)	Wallace House	02:54
105	John Wise: A Vindication of the Government of New England Churches (1717)	Wallace House	04:46
106	James Otis: The Rights of British Colonists Asserted and Proved (1764)	Wallace House	04:11
107	Colonel Isaac Barre: Sons of Liberty Speech (1765)	Wallace House	03:04
108	Patrick Henry: The Virginia Resolves (1765)	Wallace House	03:03
201	Benjamin Franklin: Testimony Before the House of Commons (17 66)	Wallace House	14:30
202	Samuel Adams: A Letter of Correspondence from the Town of Boston (1772)	Wallace House	08:11
301	John Winthrop on Liberty (1645)	Wallace House	08:18
302	John Locke on Civil Government (1690)	Wallace House	07:36
303	The Witchcraft Trials: Robert Calef (1697)	Wallace House	03:59
304	John Hepburn on Slavery (1715)	Wallace House	03:01
401	Alexander Hamilton and the Zenger Trial (1735)	Wallace House	19:30