A History of the United States

This week we examine the early 'Republican Interest' in its battles with the Federalist government, exploring how Hamilton and Jefferson argued while Washington tried to hold his administration together.

This week we turn to the growing political fragmentation during the Washington Administration. We discuss how Madison's opinions changed over time, how he became more distant from Hamilton, and ultimately formed a close friendship with Thomas Jefferson.

This week we finish looking at the westward migration of the early 1790s, finishing off with the Northwest Indian War.

This week we continue to look at the westward migration, this time focusing on Federal interactions with Indians. We look at the Treaty of New York, and how this was undone by the Yazoo Companies.

This week we continue to look at the westward migration, this time focusing on the Federal Government's attempt to manage it. We then look at Cooperstown, one of the success stories of the 1790s.

This week we cover the life of Daniel Boone, one of the early pioneers and folk heroes.

This week, the Whiskey Rebellion comes to a close.

This week, the rebels march on Pittsburgh and Washington issues a warning.

This week, we cover the outbreak of the Whiskey Rebellion in the summer of 1794.

This week, we watch tensions rise over 1793 and 1794, complicated by Yellow Fever.