Today, the discussion is on the Amistad. Not the 1997 movie, but the actual court case that inspired the movie.  Scotty J looks at the case and how it fits into the incidents that lead to the Civil War.

The Amistad

When he's not being a Bastard, Scotty J is a student of history.  American History is his passion and he takes the time to sit down and discuss the people and places that have shaped our country.

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Today we look at the aftermath of Antietam.

The Aftermath of Antietam

Today, Scotty J looks at the battle of South Mountain in preparation for Antietam

Maryland Campaign part 4-The Battle of South Mountain

Today Scotty J takes a look at the Battle of Harper's Ferry.

The Maryland Campaign Part 3- The Battle of Harper's Ferry

Today we look at the Lost Order and McClellan's responses to it

The Maryland Campaign Part 2

Scotty J is back.  Where has he been and what has he done is discussed as he begins discussion on the Maryland Campaign.

The Amistad

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