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The Road to Revolution: a "We The People Lecture"

Explore the political and ideological origins of the American Revolution, focusing on the transatlantic actions and grievances that culminated in the colonies' declaration of independence. Rather than emphasizing military history, we'll examine the broader context and causes behind the revolutionary break from Britain.

The American Revolution was the product of decades of grievances felt by many colonists to be originating from the seat of power of the British Empire. While most discussions about this time period focus on its military history, we will instead analyze the series of actions from both sides of the Atlantic that led to the declaration that “these united Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.”

James Coll is an adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College. He has written numerous articles for Politico, The Hill, City Journal and Newsday among other periodicals and is the founder of ChangeNYS.org, a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting honest, open and responsive government in our state. In addition, James is a retired NYPD detective.

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