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CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Free
SUMMARY:Tarpon Springs Public Library: Taxation, Tyranny and Treason - The Road to The Declaration of Independence
LOCATION:138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This dynamic lecture traces the turbulent decade that transformed colonial 
 protest into outright rebellion. Britain’s victory in the French and Indian
  War reshaped its empire—and saddled Parliament with staggering debt. In re
 sponse, long-ignored colonies suddenly found themselves targeted by new tax
 es and strict trade controls. The Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Dutie
 s ignited resistance, while the rallying cry of “no taxation without repres
 entation” echoed from taverns to town greens.\n\nTensions soon turned deadl
 y. The Boston Massacre shocked the empire. The Boston Tea Party dared Parli
 ament to respond—and Britain answered with the punitive Coercive Acts. Inst
 ead of submission, the colonies united, convening the First Continental Con
 gress and, before long, exchanging gunfire at Lexington and Concord.\n\nFro
 m there, the lecture follows the rise of the Second Continental Congress, t
 he appointment of George Washington, the radical influence of Common Sense,
  and Thomas Jefferson’s crafting of a declaration that challenged monarchy 
 itself.\n\nRich with visuals and gripping storytelling, this presentation r
 eveals how outrage became ideology—and protest became independence.\n\nChri
 stopher Daley has been speaking all over New England for the past 30 years 
 and virtually via Zoom throughout the United States for the past several ye
 ars on historical topics of interest; at libraries, historical societies, s
 chools and all sorts of clubs and organizations! He has recently moved to F
 lorida!\n\nHe holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Bridgewater State University in
  Political Science and History.  He was formerly the President of the Pembr
 oke Historical Society and Chairman of the Pembroke Historical Commission. 
 He was also a docent at the John Alden House Historic Site as well as Coord
 inator of Educational Outreach. Additionally, in 2023, Chris retired from h
 is position as history teacher in the Silver Lake Regional School System in
  Kingston, Massachusetts after teaching for 25 years. \n\nChris has written
  several articles on varied historical topics for local publications and ha
 s written his first book entitled "Murder and Mayhem in Boston: Historic Cr
 imes in the Hub.” Chris has also served as historical consultant on the Sac
 co-Vanzetti Case for the Travel Channel's program "Time Traveling with Bria
 n Unger."  He also appeared in two episodes of the Travel Channel's "Kindre
 d Spirits" in the capacity of historian on shows about the Lizzie Borden Ca
 se.\n\nChris' wife Cathy is his fellow researcher and travels along as Dale
 yHistory's Professional Photographer.  Christopher and his wife reside Citr
 us Springs Florida.
X-EXTRAINFO:Teens (12-18 years), Adults (19+)
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