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Ending the Siege in Boston
In this episode, we examine how General George Washington was able to break the siege of Boston by forcing the British to evacuate the city.Thanks to Wikipedia and Goo...
Battle of Bunker Hill
In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place June 17, 1775 on the outskirts of Boston.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing th...
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
In this episode, we look at the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, which took place during the American Revolution.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing the de...
Siege of Boston Begins
In this episode, we look at the early days of the siege of Boston after the battle of Concord and Lexington.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing the det...
Second Continental Congress
In this episode we look at the Second Continental Congress. Created in 1775, it was a meeting of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. They met to address concerns wit...
British Retreat Back to Boston
Part 5 of the Battle of Lexington and Concord SeriesIn this episode we discuss the retreat from Lexington to Boston for the beleaguered British troops in the battle of...
British Retreat to Lexington
Part 4 of the Battle of Lexington and Concord SeriesIn this episode we discuss how the Colonial troops ambushed the British troops upon their retreat to Lexington afte...
Battle of Concord
Part 3 of the Battle of Lexington and Concord SeriesThe British troops search Concord, Massachusetts, for colonial munitions. They encounter some resistance and engage...
Battle of Lexington
Part 2 of the Battle of Lexington and Concord SeriesWe discuss the Battle, which was really a skirmish, of Lexington that started the American Revolutionary war.Thanks...
British March on Lexington and Concord
Part 1 of the Battle of Lexington and Concord SeriesIn this episode we discus the lead up to the the moment when British troops marched on Concord and the first shots ...
The First Continental Congress
In this episode we explore the First Continental Congress and what they tried to do in attempts to push back against the Intolerable Acts passed by the king and parlia...
Thomas Jefferson
In this episode, we explore the early life of Thomas Jefferson and the influences that helped him derive the powerful concepts that filled the Declaration of Independe...
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party is one of the most famous events in American history, but how did it happen? And what were the consequences? In this episode, I’ll take you back i...
Prelude to a Tea Party
In this episode, we are going to set the stage for the Boston Tea Party. An event that proved to be a pivotal moment in American history and helped lead to the America...
The Boston Massacre
This episode of "History in Six Minutes" takes a look at the Boston Massacre, a pivotal event in American history. In the early morning hours of March 5, 1770, British...
Growing Divide Between England and Her Colonies
We explore how Pontiac's War and new taxes helped increase the divide between the colonies and England.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Joh...
Benjamin Franklin Enters The Political Arena
In this episode we see Benjamin Franklin entering the political arena. What impact did he have on the political landscape of his day? Listen in to find out!Special Tha...
Benjamin Franklin
In this episode, we are going to take a look at the early life of Benjamin Franklin before he entered the political arena. What was Franklin like before he became one ...
Colonial Opinions Turn: Government and Taxes
In this episode we continue our exploration of why the colonist opinions began to turn against Mother England. In this episode we focus on the colonists perceived over...
Colonial Opinions Turn: Arcadians, Indians, and Washington
In this episode we begin to explore why the colonist opinions began to turn against Mother EnglandSpecial Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson ...
Setting the Table for the American Revolution
In this episode, we set the table for our discussion of the American Revolution. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing mos...
The End of the French and Indian War
French and Indian War Series Part 6In this episode, we bring the French and Indian war to its conclusion and discuss the immediate aftermath of the war.Special Thanks ...
French and Indian War - French Collapse in 1759
French and Indian War Series Part 5In this episode, we discuss how the French's forces began to crumble during the French and Indian war in 1759.Special Thanks to than...
French and Indian War - Return of the British 1758
French and Indian War Series Part 4In this episode, we explore how the the French had a lot of success in their initial attacks on the English. But in 1758, the Engli...
French and Indian War - France Strikes Back 1756-1757
French and Indian War Series Part 3In this episode, we explore how the French began to strike back at the English after the English's initial attacks on New France in ...
First Year of the French and Indian War 1775
French and Indian War Series Part 2In this episode we look at the first year of the French and Indian war and explore the major battles fought during this period.Speci...
Opening Acts of the French and Indian War
French and Indian War Series Part 1In this episode, we examine the opening battles of the French and Indian War. We also begin our discussion of the initial British ba...
Young George Washington's Role in the French and Indian War
In this episode, we explore the early years of George Washington, focusing on his role at the start of the French and Indian War.Special Thanks to "A History of the Am...
Lead Up To The French and Indian War
In this episode we explore the tensions leading up to the French and Indian War. Specifically the quest by both the French and British to be the first to settle Ohio. ...
King George's War
In this episode of "History in Six Minutes," we explore King George's War and its effects on colonial America.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by P...