Early American History: The First Fifty Years

Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy

A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.

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Outro

Just a short farewell, with a hope to do more!

Jan 24, 2023•51 sec•Ep. 15

America, the Independent.

James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent.

Jan 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 14

More Jefferson

Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy.

Jan 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 13

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.

Jan 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 12

John Adams

The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts

Jan 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 11

More Washington

Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty.

Jan 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 10

George Washington

George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government.

Jan 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 9

A New Government

The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government.

Jan 24, 2023•22 min•Ep. 8

The Electoral College

The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.

Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 7

The Great Compromise

The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule.

Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 6

Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention

An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting.

Jan 24, 2023•22 min•Ep. 5

War and Women Spies

An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings.

Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 4

The Revolution Begins

The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence.

Jan 24, 2023•16 min•Ep. 3

The Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behavior

Jan 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 2

The Boston Massacre

Episode 1: The Boston Massacre The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution.

Jan 24, 2023•8 min•Ep. 1

Introduction to the First Fifty Years

Welcome to the podcast.

Jan 24, 2023•2 min

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