Simon and Lachlan break down the major reasons settlers came to the Americas, how native government influenced the U.S., and unpack the events that pulled colonists toward revolt. From salutary neglect to the Boston Tea Party, get all the study facts—and a few good laughs—before the Intolerable Acts.

What does a mailman have to do with the President, and why did Hobbes think we’re all just a step away from chaos? Simon and Lachlan break down the parts and functions of government, then put political philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau head-to-head. It’s all the civics info you need, with enough laughs to keep you awake till the bell rings.

How did the Europeans first behave in the Americas?