How 1776 Shaped the Post-Christian West

Dr. Andrew Wilson discusses the significance of the year 1776 in terms of its economic, industrial, and political ramifications, as well as the formation of the western world. This chapter explores how historical events shape modern life, with a focus on the connections between events in America, Europe, and encounters with Polynesian peoples. They discuss factors such as the Protestant Reformation, the rise in literacy, and the competition between European nations that led to the significant changes in 1776.