A History of the United States
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A podcast charting the history of the United States of America from the foundation of Jamestown to the end of the cold war, covering political, military, economic, social, and cultural history.
A History of the United States
4d ago
This week we cover the creation of the initial federal departments, focusing in particular on the treasury and the idea of national debt ..read more
A History of the United States
3w ago
This week we explore the creation of the Bill of Rights, discussing how and why they took the form they did ..read more
A History of the United States
2M ago
This week we introduce Congress as the House and Senate get to work. We also look at Washington's attempts to establish the right tone for the Presidency ..read more
A History of the United States
2M ago
This week we conclude a high-speed overview of the French Revolution ..read more
A History of the United States
4M ago
This week we begin a high-speed overview of the French Revolution ..read more
A History of the United States
5M ago
This week we look at the ratification process for the constitution as the Federalists and Antifederalists fought a war of words across the country ..read more
A History of the United States
6M ago
This week the Constitutional Convention wraps up as we cover the final debates - the power of Congress, the election of the President, trade and slavery. I also discuss my new book ..read more
A History of the United States
7M ago
This week the Constitutional Convention continues as the small states propose the New Jersey Plan, before eventually the Connecticut Compromise is reached ..read more
A History of the United States
8M ago
This week the Constitutional Convention begins with Madison proposing The Virginia Plan ..read more