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Declaring Independence from England
This episode details the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The initial draft, penned primarily by Thomas Jefferson, underwent significant editing by the com...
The Declaration of Independence
In this episode we discuss the core principles and justifications behind the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes that people establish governments to protect th...
Common Sense and the Push for Independence
This episode describes the events and sentiments leading up to the American colonies' Declaration of Independence. It highlights the initial division within the Contin...
Continental Army's Retreat from Canada
This episode details the American retreat from Quebec during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the naval battles and strategic decisions led by Benedict Arnold. Despi...
Battle of Valcour Island
Following their defeat in Quebec, the American forces, led by Benedict Arnold, retreated while employing a scorched-earth policy to hinder the British advance. Both si...
Battle of Trois-Rivieres
This episode details the events and aftermath of the 1776 Battle of Trois-Rivières, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. It covers the failed American s...
Siege of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was a significant defeat for the Continental Army, resulting in the death of their leader and many casualties. Despite the odds, the remaining for...
Battle for Sullivan's Island
This episode recounts the Battle of Sullivan's Island, where Colonel Moultrie and his Patriot forces defended Fort Sullivan against a British naval attack. Despite bei...
Defending Charleston
In this episode we detail the events leading up to the Battle of Sullivan's Island during the American Revolutionary War. It describes the British strategy to gain con...
Early Days of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina
In this episode, we explore the early days of the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina as tensions between the Loyalists and Patriots began to boil over.Thanks...
Battle of Great Bridge
In this episode, we'll go over the Battle of Great Bridge, which took place in Virginia at the end of 1775.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing the deta...
Early Days of the Revolutionary War in Virginia
In this episode, we explore the early days of the American Revolutionary War in Virginia. We examine Governor Dunmore's attempt to stymie the Patriots. We also look at...
Battle of Quebec City
In this episode we detail the events from the Battle of Quebec City as Continental Army Forces began an assault on the city.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for p...
Advancing on Quebec City
In this episode we track the advance on the Continental Armies advance on Quebec City.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing the details for the story.
Continental Army's Capture of Montreal
In this episode, we discuss the Continental Army's capture of Montreal in 1775. We'll look at the events leading up to the capture, the siege of St Johns, and the fall...
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 early stages of the American Revolution.Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini ...
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...