The Political History of the United States

By Allen Ayers

A history podcast dedicated to exploring the origins, development, and evolution of the political systems of the United States.... more

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September 06, 2021 3.11 The Causes of Queen Anne‘s War
The colonies were pushed into Queen Anne's War following questions of succession in the Spanish empire. This war saw the English stuck in a conflict against the Spanish, the French, and hostile Indian tribes.
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August 23, 2021 3.10 Pirates
Piracy had become common in the colonies by the end of the 17th century. One part economic boon, and another part danger, the practice would play a major role in colonial politics of the era.
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August 09, 2021 3.9 The Colonies in 1700
This week we take a census of where the colonies all stand at the end of the 17th century. This week we are going to look at population growth, economic development, and the expansion of slavery around the turn of the century.
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July 26, 2021 3.8 The Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges
William Penn finally returns to Pennsylvania. Despite the decades-long absence, he quickly finds himself having to turn around and rush back to England. Before he can do that, however, he must first settle the question of the government. The result? The Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges in 1701.
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July 12, 2021 3.7 William Penn Stuck in England
With William Penn stuck in London, Pennsylvania would become filled with factionalism. Penn's solution to this was to turn to a New England Puritan for help, a move that did not exactly go over well.
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June 28, 2021 3.6 Virginia in the 1690s
This week we return to Virginia and meet up with our old friend, Edmund Andros.
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June 14, 2021 3.5 The Legacy of Salem
Following our look at the events that gripped 1692 Salem, this week we examine exactly how it all happened and what the lasting legacy of the trials was.
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May 31, 2021 3.4 The Salem Witchcraft Trials
In 1692 the village of Salem, Massachusetts was gripped by fears and allegations of witchcraft.
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May 17, 2021 3.3 The New Charters
After spending several years in limbo, William III finally decides the fate of the North American colonies and begins issuing the new charters.
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May 03, 2021 3.2 The Waiting Game
The colonies spend a nervous few years between the rebellions of 1689 and the coming new charters.
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