No King, No Popery

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The book delves into the intricate dynamics of anti-Catholic sentiment in colonial New England and its evolution during the American Revolution. It highlights how New Englanders, who historically viewed Catholicism as synonymous with tyranny, shifted their perspective to ally with French Catholics against British Protestants, particularly following the Quebec Act. As the revolution progressed, anti-Catholic attitudes waned, leading to increased legal toleration for Catholics by the war's end. The conclusion examines the rise of New England's first Catholic parish as a symbol of this transformation.