Episode 130: We get to know Martin Van Buren a bit better and take a look at how he won the election of 1836. --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

130 - Martin Van Buren Cashes In

Did you ever wish you could go back to class and learn about the most interesting, important, and impactful events in US history all over again...this time without the homework? If so, join the club! In this podcast, join Chris Caldwell and his fellow history nerds as they re-examine United States history one lesson at a time. Enjoy the podcast, and hopefully now you can take pride in knowing just a little bit more about the history of the United States.

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Chris and Zak wrap up election season by diving into detail about the Incumbency Advantage! --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

Election Season Special: Incumbency Advantage

Chris, Bill, and Zak get together to discuss everything about the Electoral College. --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

Election Season Special: Electoral College

Chris and Bill get together to discuss the history of the Supreme Court and what attempts at "court packing" the United States has dealt with in the past. --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

Election Season Special: Supreme Court

Episode 135: The Texans strike a deal with Santa Anna while Van Buren is dealing with whether or not to annex this new independent republic. --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

135 - The Lonestar Republic (Texas Revolution)

Episode 134: Chris wraps up the fighting in the Texas Revolution with the Battles of Goliad and San Jacinto. --------- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Christopher Piret

130 - Martin Van Buren Cashes In

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