The Political History of the United States

The Political History of the United States

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  • 3.15 Slave Codes

    Beginning in the 1660s, slave codes would come to codify life for African slaves. This week we discuss what those codes were and how they came to be. We will also look at the role of racism in the prevention of slave uprisings.

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    30 min
  • 3.14 Georgia Enters the Game

    In an effort to deal with urban poverty in London, James Oglethorpe forms the Georgia Trustees and create a new colony.

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    33 min
  • 3.13 Carolina Splits Up

    This week we explore how Carolina split into separate colonies. We then explore how internal conflict and dissent would lead to the end of proprietary government in both North and South Carolina.

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  • 3.12 The Canadian Invasion of Queen Anne‘s War

    After a few starts and stops, the British agree to help the colonists move on Quebec. Meanwhile, down in the South, the Spanish attempt an attack on Charleston.

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    39 min
  • 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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    32 min
  • 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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    30 min
  • 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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    33 min
  • 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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    40 min
  • 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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    28 min
  • 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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    33 min

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

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