2.28 The Battle of Buena Vista Pt 2
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Aug 02, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Empire, Republic and Shadow Wars
Empire, Republic & Shadow Wars connects the battles you know to the battles you’re not supposed to notice. I’m Shawn—teacher and historian (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. coursework in U.S. military history & empire). You’ll still get cinematic arcs on the Pacific War and Vietnam—and we’ll dive into the shadow wars: the war on terror, the war on drugs, covert finance, BCCI, and alleged/Documented intersections of intelligence services and the drug trade. We follow the paper trails, declassified files, and institutional incentives that move power.
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2.27 The Battle of Buena Vista part I
Send a text We transition into the second half of the war and set up the Battle of Buena Vista. Support the show
Jun 30, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 27
2.26 The War in New Mexico and California
Send a text (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CaminoRealAdentro.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Stephen_W._Kearny.jpg) General Kearny(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1024px-Palace_of_the_Governors_Santa_Fe.jpg) Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/John_Charles_Fremont.jpg) John C. Fremont(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/...
May 28, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 26
2.25 The Battle of Monterrey
Send a text The Battle of Monterrey. September 1846.Our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/rss?campaign=2631752&auth=VSnGn-GQ9BqXrX7lihB034q2z0U65RlV) site is now live!(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Heights-monterey-2-.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ustroopsmarchonmonterrey.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1024px-MTY4.jpg) Support the show...
Apr 14, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 25
2.24 Early Stages of the War
Send a text The early stages of the war. Support the show
Apr 07, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 24
2.23 The US Army in 1845
Send a text Today we discuss the U.S. Army in 1845. Support the show
Mar 31, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 23
2.22 The Comanches!
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Mar 17, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 22
2.21 Confrontation!
Send a text This week we finally get shots fired in the war as we go over the initial confrontation between Mexico and the United States. (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/800px-Mexican–American_War_without_Scotts_Campaign-en.svg_.png) Overall Map of the war.(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/800px-Wpdms_republic_of_texas.svg_.png) The disputed territory between Mexico and the United States.(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-cont...
Mar 11, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 21
2.20 Manifest Destiny and the Election of 1844
Send a text In this episode we get right up to the eve of the War with Mexico. We cover the role of Manifest Destiny, the election of 1844 and a few other things. Support the show
Mar 06, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 20
2.19 Demographic Changes and the Industrial Revolution
Send a text Today we cover the demographic changes and economic changes in the years prior to the war with Mexico. Support the show
Feb 25, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 19
2.18 Slavery in Antebellum America
Send a text Slavery in Antebellum America. Support the show
Jan 21, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
2.17 Texas War for Independence
Send a text Finally Texas gains Independence. Support the show
Dec 31, 2018•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Bonus Episode: Nullification and the U.S. Constitution
Send a text This bonus episodes discusses the nature of the American Union. I present the compact theory of the union and discuss why nullification is not only needed, but it was never used to protect slavery. If you want more information on this topic there are a couple of great books I’d recommend, both of which are written in a way that makes them accessible to the general public. First, Thomas E. Woods book on Nullification (that’s also the title) and his book “The Politically Incorrect Guid...
Nov 26, 2018•40 min
2.15 Texas part 3
Send a text Today we discuss the geography and climate of the region as well as take the tale up to the eve of Independence. Here are some photos and two maps of the state.(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/800px-Texas_Köppen.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Texas_topographic_map-en.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Franklin_Mountain_Snow.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-...
Aug 17, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 15
2.14 Texas part 2
Send a text In this episode we continue to explore the history of Texas in the 1820s. We look at the Comanches, the Apaches and their raids on Mexico as well as the various groups who were living in Texas, including the development of the Texas mindset. Support the show
Jul 14, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 14
2.13 First Anniversary Special
Send a text Celebrating the first anniversary of the show! Chris Fernandez-Peckham of the Age of Victoria podcast joins me to discuss the War for American Independence. It’s a bit of a long one, but that is appropriate considering we have made it to our first birthday, and many, if not most, podcasts don’t make it past 3-4 shows. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Support the show...
Jul 01, 2018•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 13
2.12 Texas part I
Send a text Today we begin a multi part exploration of Texas and it’s complicated history leading up to, and including Texas Independence. Some maps which will help the listener understand the geographical layout of Texas. (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/649px-Political_divisions_of_Mexico_1836-1845_location_map_scheme.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Comancheria.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploa...
Jun 26, 2018•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
2.11 Mexico in the Age of Santa Anna
Send a text Today we discuss Mexico in the Age of Santa Anna. Support the show
Jun 01, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 11
2.10 Mexican Independence
Send a text Today we go into the Mexican War for Independence and look at Agustin de Iturbide as well as a momentary glimpse at Santa Anna. Support the show
May 20, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
2.9 The Spanish Borderlands in the 18th and 19th Century
Send a text In this episode we discuss the Spanish Borderlands in the 18th and 19th Century through the lenses of militarization and violence. Support the show
Apr 16, 2018•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
2.8 Andrew Jackson’s Second Term and Legacy
Send a text Today we discuss Andrew Jackson’s second term and his legacy. Was he a good president? Was he bad? Listen to the episode to find out. Support the show
Apr 10, 2018•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
2.7 Jackson’s First Term (or Jackson II)
Send a text Andrew Jackson’s first term. We discuss the kitchen cabinet, the Eaton affair and the Nullification Crisis. Support the show
Mar 26, 2018•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
2.6 Andrew Jackson 1
Send a text In this episode we introduce one of the most controversial of all American presidents, Andrew Jackson. We look at his life, his exploits as a general, and the election of 1824. Support the show
Mar 18, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
2.5 The New Democracy
Send a text A brief episode looking at the rise of the so-called “New Democracy” of the early 19th century. Support the show
Mar 15, 2018•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
2.4 The American Empire
Send a text In this episode we discuss the ideological roots of the American empire as well as a couple of examples of American imperialism which took place in the early 19th century. Support the show
Mar 14, 2018•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
2.3 The Missouri Compromise
Send a text A short crash course episode covering the Missouri Compromise. Support the show
Mar 13, 2018•12 min•Season 2Ep. 3
2.1 Jefferson’s Legacy, Madison, and the War of 1812
Send a text In this episode we cover the legacy of Jefferson and Madison as well as the War of 1812. Support the show
Mar 13, 2018•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
2.2 The Era of Good Feelings
Send a text A Short look at the “Era of Good Feelings” with a focus on Henry Clay’s “American System” and the Panic of 1819. Support the show
Mar 12, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2 Introduction
Send a text Overview of season two, in which our topic is the war between the United States and Mexico. Support the show
Mar 11, 2018•9 min
Bonus Episode, The Vietnam War, the American Empire and the Cold War
Send a text Hello, and welcome to the American history podcast episode 8: Bonus Episode, The Vietnam War. First, let me apologize for having been gone for about two months. If you are a regular listener at this time (it is 2017) you know I’ve not released an episode since early October. There are two major reasons for my absence. First, I changed schools and, indeed, moved to a school in an entirely different school district. This change was a long time in coming. I’d been unhappy with the leade...
Dec 05, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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