Ep. 0059: The American Revolution Part II: 1775
Join 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