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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...
Effects of the Great Awakening
In this episode, we explore the effects of the Great Awakening on colonial America. We discuss the profound impact the religious revivals that swept the colonies had o...
The Great Awakening
In this episode, we explore the Great Awakening, a period of intense religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the years leading up to the Declarat...
Johnathan Edwards
In this episode, we explore the life and works of Jonathan Edwards, one of America's first great thinkers. We examine his contributions to theology and how they helped...
Growing Wealth of Colonial America in the 18th Century
In this episode, we explore how the middle class emerged in colonial America. We discuss the factors that contributed to their growth, and the impact they had on socie...
Rise of the Assemblies in Colonial America
In this episode we explore the organizing structure of government in colonial America. We delve into the inability of the colonial governors to impose their will on th...
American Colony's First Newspapers
In this episode, we explore the first newspapers in the American colonies. We'll look at the first lawsuit for libel, and discuss the beginnings of the free press in A...
The American Colonies and the Decline of Mercantilism
In this episode we discuss how the rise of the American economy lead to the decline of MercantilismSpecial Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson...
Georgia Colony
In this episode, we look at Oglethorpe and the beginnings of the Georgia colony in America. We'll explore how the colony was founded, and the challenges it faced in it...
Split Between North and South Carolina
In this episode, we explore the reasons for the split of Carolina into North and South Carolina. We'll look at the history of the two portions of the colony, and discu...
Cotton Mather
In this episode, we look into the life of Cotton Mather and his contribution to early New England. Mather was a Puritan minister who was a major figure in the early hi...
Salem Witch Trials
In this episode, we look into the details of the Salem Witch Trials and the the causes that led to the fanatical search for the devil in New England.Special Thanks to ...
King Phillips War Part 2
In this episode, we discuss the end of the King Phillips War and the devastation wrought by it.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for...
King Phillip's War Part 1
In this episode we take a look at the growing tensions between the colonies and Native Americans. How these tensions boiled over into the start of King Phillip's War.S...
Bacon's Rebellion Part 2
In this episode we finish our discussion of Bacon's rebellion and the fallout from the event.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for p...
Bacon's Rebellion Part 1
In this episode we discuss the causes and start of Bacon's rebellion in Colonial Virginia.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for prov...