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Episode 177: Facts, Freedom & the Founding, Part 1

Words & Numbers

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The American Revolution

The American Revolution was a curious animal in the history of revolutions, says historian Otis Brawley. The Americans were trying to restore the status quo that existed before the British response to the French and Indian War, he says. In many respects, we can be very proud of the degree to which we have upheld the principles of 1776, O'Mara adds.

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