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American Political History

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

My goal is to give you American political history from 1600 to the present. With the prospective of the people and politics of that time. So that we can understand their achievements, gain wisdom from their mistakes and revere their contributions to the culture and society we get to inherit today.

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Episodes

The Second Wave - New Netherlands

April 30, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

We will turn to the Dutch colony of New Netherlands and the initial consolidation of the town called "New Amsterdam" aka New York City  

The Second Wave - The Plans of Baron Baltimore

April 30, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

We will take a look at the "plan" for Maryland and then the reality of the English civil war disrupting Maryland's society into what would late be called the "Plundering Times" 

The Second Wave - Lord Protectorate

April 30, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MB

We will cover the twists and turns of the English civil war.

The Second Wave - Civil War

April 30, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

We will follow the growing rage of parliament and the religious radicals with in England leading up until the civil war. 

The Second Wave - Above or Below the Law

April 30, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

We will be turning to the growing tensions within English society. Reviewing King James's reign and his relationship with parliament.

The Second Wave - Providence

April 30, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

We will be reviewing Roger Williams banishment from the commonwealth, and his founding of the settlement of province as a refuge for conscience.

The Second Wave - Banishment

April 30, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

We will review the commonwealth's court and authority over the discipline of Roger Williams, leading to his eventual banishment from the commonwealth  

The Second Wave - Dissension

April 30, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

We will take a look at the oligarchy forming within the commonwealth and their demand for a day of penance. This act was objected to by Rodger Williams, who had had a prior run in with the authorities of the commonwealth.   

The Second Wave - Commonwealth

April 30, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

we will review the development of the government commonwealth of Boston and the theo-centric society built within it. 

The Second Wave - Covenants

April 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

We will examine the puritans, their exodus from England and  landing in the new world 

The Second Wave - Anglo-Powhatan Wars

April 30, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

We will look at the Anglo-Powhatan wars and the effects they had on the English's perceptions of the native populations. Initially the English perceived the natives as "Noble Savages" but these wars turned that perception to a land where the natives were all treacherous heathens.    

The Second Wave - Trailer

April 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 1 MB

Season two is in the works, and here is some details of what we will be covering when it arrives.

The First Wave - Closing Editorial

March 28, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Closing Editorial

March 28, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Tisquantum

March 26, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.28 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - By The Grace of God

March 26, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Plymouth

March 22, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Rebecca Rolfe

March 21, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Jamestown

March 19, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Roanoke

March 16, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

The First Wave - Prelude

March 16, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Season 1, The First Wave. We will be starting with the background of the reformation and Spanish Armada. Then covering the beginnings of the first three English colonies: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Those colonies relations with native peoples - focusing on the Powhatan and Wampanoag confederacies. An examination of the economics of trade. The first Anglo-Powhatan war. And the most famous request for beer in American history. Please enjoy. 

My Inspiration

March 15, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.62 MB

My goal is to give you American political history from 1600 to the present. With the prospective of the people and politics of that time. So that we can understand their achievements, gain wisdom from their mistakes and revere their contributions to the culture and society we get to inherit today.