Stories of the Events Leading up to the Declaration of Independence

Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  

It was a solemn occasion for the early patriots.  They knew their choice meant years of sacrifice and suffering.  

Studying the events leading up to their courageous decision can help us as we face political turmoil in our day.  And it can help our children learn and appreciate their legacy of liberty.


Days of Revolution
A podcast series created by Ned Ryun, President of American Majority

1.  The Die is Cast  (18:14)
2.   First Ventures  (13:28)
3.   The Last of the 13 Colonies  (14:11)
4.   Legacy of Legislatures/ Self Government (15:41)
5.   The Great Awakening  (11:57)
6.   The Albany Plan of Union  (14:54)
7.   The French and Indian War  (13:32)
8.   The Proclamation Act of 1763  (9:20)
9.   The Sugar Act of 1764  (14:22)
10. The Currency Act of 1764  (12:05)
11. The Rights of the Colonies  (12:10)
12. The Life of James Otis  (11:38)
13. The Stamp Act and Popular Resistance  (13:57)
14. An Army Amongst Us  (12:11)
15. Patrick Henry and the Virginia Resolves  (12:46)
16. The Sons of Liberty  (16:57)
17. A Violent Backlash  (13:45)
18. The Colonies Unite  (13:43)
19. King George III  (15:20)
20. Parliament's Power Grabs  (14:12)
21. Resistance Against the Townshend Acts  (13:53)
22. John Dickinson and Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer  (12:09)
23. The British Send 4,000 Troops to Occupy Boston  (10:59)
24. The Virginia Resolves and the Colonial Boycotts  (10:40)

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