What seemed improbable in 1776 became one of the most significant events in world history. In a lifetime of studying history, the American Revolution stands out. Through it, the instructor discovered the complexity, uncertainty, and unpredictability of human events. Despite being a minority, a small group of Americans drove the colonies toward independence. 250 years after the Declaration of Independence, this class explores what lessons we can draw from that struggle, revealing the challenges, contradictions, and human dynamics that shaped the birth of the United States.

In Person at the Hawk - Recorded