Lest We Forget 250 year Speakers Program, The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War

“Boston and the Road to Independence”

Professor Eric Hinderaker, Ph.D. University of Utah

In the events leading to the US Declaration of Independence, the town of Boston played a major role. What made Boston different—why did it become the crucible of American independence? In this talk, Eric Hinderaker will sketch Boston’s history with an eye to its unique characteristics and consider the events that brought thirteen colonies into war with the British empire. He will consider the detailed list of grievances contained in the Declaration of Independence, their connection to events in Boston and their relevance for our time.