Join Prof CJ as he discusses:
- Some thoughts on Great Man historical narratives
- An overview of what was happening in terms of rising tensions in late-1774 and early-1775, much of which related to British attempts to limit colonists’ access to weapons and gunpowder
- A fairly detailed account of the Battle of Lexington & Concord on April 19, 1775
- The actions of the Continental Congress, including the appointment of George Washington as Commander of the new Continental Army, and its consequences for the war and the future of America
- Ethan Allen & his Green Mountain Boys
- Some other early battles
- The situation as of the close of 1775
External Links
- Map of Lexington & Concord
- Charleston Law Review article “How the British Gun Control Program Precipitated the American Revolution” by David B. Kopel
Prof CJ’s Picks (buy anything from Amazon via these links to help support the show at no additional cost to you)