The Political History of the United States

By Allen AyersSociety & Culture Science Social Sciences History

The Political History of the United States episodes

February 19, 2024 4.30 The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British decide that they are going to take Bunker Hill from the American's who have no intention of giving it up easily.
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37 min
February 05, 2024 4.29 Reacting to Rebellion
In the aftermath of Lexington and Concord everybody was stuck figuring out exactly what it all meant. Were they now at war with Great Britain? If so, what were they fighting for? Was it reconciliation or was it independence? At roughly the same time that fighting is happening in Massachusetts, in Virginia Lord Dunmore will make a play to get control over the worsening situation. It was a move that would backfire in spectacular fashion and push Virginia to the brink of war.
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40 min
January 22, 2024 4.28 Lexington and Concord
The American Revolution begins.
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38 min
January 08, 2024 4.27 Approching the Breaking Point
Things begin to fall apart as events approach the eve of war.
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45 min
December 25, 2023 4.26 The Boycott
As December 1st rolls around the boycott agreed to by the continental congress goes into effect. However, as an unintended consequence of enforcing that boycott, the British see their control over the government begin to collapse throughout all of the colonies.
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43 min
December 11, 2023 4.25 The End of Civil Government
The government in Massachusetts begins to change as British control slips.
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38 min
November 27, 2023 4.24 The First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress takes place as the colonies try to decide how to respond to the Intolerable Acts.
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39 min
November 13, 2023 4.23 Preparing to Meet
During the Summer months of 1774 the colonies began preparations for a meeting in Philadelphia. This process would show just how many differences remained between the colonies as everybody came in with their own specific agenda. They all had things that they were worried about, things that they wanted to accomplish. This tension between the colonies, colonies that had been competitors in business for a century and a half, would help dictate the first continental congress.
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34 min
October 29, 2023 4.22 The Intolerable Acts
London officially responds to the Boston Tea Party.

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38 min
October 15, 2023 4.21 Franklin in the Cockpit
The British are about to vent their feelings about the entire ongoing crisis at the expense of Benjamin Franklin.

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35 min