About Early American History: The First Fifty Years
A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent.
24 Jan 2023
More Jefferson
Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy.
24 Jan 2023
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.
24 Jan 2023
John Adams
The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts
24 Jan 2023
More Washington
Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty.
24 Jan 2023
George Washington
George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government.
24 Jan 2023
A New Government
The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government.
24 Jan 2023
The Electoral College
The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.
24 Jan 2023
The Great Compromise
The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule.
24 Jan 2023
Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention
An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting.
24 Jan 2023
War and Women Spies
An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings.
24 Jan 2023
The Revolution Begins
The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence.
24 Jan 2023
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behavior
24 Jan 2023
The Boston Massacre
Episode 1: The Boston Massacre
The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution.
24 Jan 2023
Introduction to the First Fifty Years
Welcome to the podcast.
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