INTERVIEW | Events and Grievances Leading to the Revolutionary War, Independence Day Series Pt. 1

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🗓️ 30 June 2023

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Taxation was not the only reason the colonists declared their independence from Britain, but it was certainly a factor, according to Bill McClay. "Americans believed in self-government because they lived self-government," says McClay, the Victor Davis Hansen Chair in classical history and western civilization at Hillsdale College. The colonist's desire to maintain self government played a critical role in the decision to declare independence, according to McClay. The Declaration of Independence served as a "press release to the world," McClay says, adding that the document laid out the "what" and "why" of the revolution, but was "much more than that." On July 4th, McClay says Americans "can say, our national birthday commences with this document that expresses these very high and noble imperishable sentiments. 'All men are created equal endowed by their creator with unalienable rights.'" McClay joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" for the first episode of a three part series celebrating Independence Day and discussing America's founding. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the Daily Central Podcast for Friday June 30th, I'm Virginia Allen.
0:10.2	July 4th is around the corner, and today we're kicking off a three-part Independence Day
0:16.0	series.
0:17.4	The stirrings of the revolution began long before 1776, according to Hillsdale College
0:24.1	Professor Dr. Bill McClay.
0:26.5	The colonies were becoming agitated with England's demands, especially when it came to taxes.
0:32.6	Dr. Bill McClay is joining us here on the show today to talk about the events that led
0:38.1	up to the Revolutionary War and, of course, the crafting of the Declaration of Independence.
0:44.4	Stay tuned for our conversation after this.
0:48.4	We get it.
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1:14.0	We are joined today by the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western
1:19.3	Civilization at Hillsdale College, Dr. Bill McClay.
1:23.3	Dr. McClay, thank you so much for being with us today.
1:25.3	Oh, it's my pleasure.
1:26.3	And what a wonderful location to talk about.
1:29.6	That's right.
1:30.6	We're so excited to be kicking off this series as we head towards the 4th of July our Independence
1:36.3	Day series.
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