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Pequot War
In this episode we explore the tensions between colonies and Native Americans leading up to the Pequot war , how the war played out between the two sides, and the fall...
Trade and Commerce in the Early Colonies
In this episode we discuss what goods were traded in early colonial America and how this trade was limited by English parliament. We also discuss how a lack of Englis...
Farming in the Early Colonies of America
In colonial America, farming was essential to the survival of the colonies. Colonists learned farming techniques from the Native Americans, and these techniques along ...
Available Resources in Early Colonial America
In this episode, we explore the resources available to the early colonists in America. We look at the environment, crops, animals, nuts, and trees that provided food a...
South Carolina Colony
In this episode we discuss the founding of the South Carolina colony. The heavy influence of colonialists from Barbados in turning South Carolina into a predominately ...
Life in the Early Maryland Colony
In this episode, we discuss the difficulty of life in the Maryland Colony. We look at the challenges of growing tobacco, the short life expectancy, and the problems ca...
Founding of the Maryland Colony
In this episode, we discuss Lord Baltimore and the founding of the Maryland colony in America. We'll look at the events leading up to the founding, the charter, and th...
Anne Hutchinson Part 2
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Anne Hutchinson. We tell the story of her trial, her flight from Boston, and her untimely demise.Special Thanks to "A His...
Anne Hutchinson Part 1
In this episode, we introduce Anne Hutchinson, a woman who found herself in hot water in Boston. We discuss her life and the events that led to her being tried for her...
Roger Williams Part 2
In this episode, we finish our discussion of Roger Williams, who was a significant figure in early colonial America. We discuss his contributions to the colony of Rhod...
Roger Williams Part 1
In this episode, we introduce Roger Williams, who was a significant figure in early colonial America. We discuss his contributions to the colony of Rhode Island and Pr...
John Winthrop Part 3
We take a look at John Winthrop's political philosophy and how it shaped early American history.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson fo...
John Winthrop Part 2
We look at John Winthrop's time as governor.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Plea...
John Winthrop Part 1
We continue our discussion of the conflicts between liberty and religion with John Winthrop being exhibit A in the problem.Special Thanks to "A History of the American...
Religion and Liberty in Early Colonial America
In this episode we explore the mindset of early colonialists with regards to the topics of religion and libertyThis episode is dedicated to my father who passed away t...
Early Colonial Boston
In this episode we explore the first migration of religious settlers from England to the Boston Area in New EnglandSpecial Thanks to "A History of the American People"...
Mayflower
We talk about importance of the Mayflower in the early formation of the American colonies.Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for prov...
Jamestown Colony Part 2
We finish our discussion of the Jamestown ColonySpecial Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. ...
Jamestown Colony Part 1
We begin our discussion of England's second attempt to colonize North AmericaSpecial Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of...
History of Money
We take a look at the history of money as we discuss the question what is money?
The Story of Roanoke Pt 3
We finish our journey with the story of England's first attempt at colonizing an island off the coast of modern day North Carolina.Special Thanks to "A History of the ...
The Story of Roanoke Pt 2
We continue our journey with the story of England's first attempt at colonizing an island off the coast of modern day North Carolina.Special Thanks to "A History of th...
The Story of Roanoke Pt 1
We begin our journey of the discussion of colonial United States with the story of England's first attempt at colonizing an island off the coast of modern day North Ca...