Aspects of the American Revolution, with Jim Sefcik

Presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Wednesdays, beginning January 20, from 1-2:30pm. For over 200 years, many have been intrigued by the history of the American Revolution, how and why it began, how independence from Great Britain was achieved, and what resulted because of that transformation. It is a complex story that undergoes constant reassessment. Thus, what we might have learned in the past, like the midnight ride of Paul Revere, has been the subject of much research resulting in often dramatic changes from past presentations. This class will be the first of a 4-part series examining the American Revolution through a chronological, topical approach. It will explore the causes of the American Revolution, the events leading to colonial opposition, the Boston “Massacre,” the Boston “Tea Party” and its impact, the critical and decisive year of 1774, and a detailed look at the Loyalists or Tories and others disaffected by the times. Each class will include ample time for questions. There are NO required readings for the course. However, students will receive information about books that will help them delve more deeply into the subject. CDC guidelines, including mask wearing and social distancing, will be observed.