What did English sound like during the Revolutionary War? John has a number of fascinating observations about the way the language was spoken back then — including the accents!
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 278: "The American Accent Came First." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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