Episode 1: The Balance
Summary
Beginning with the 1754 Jumonville Glen incident, this episode traces how tensions between British, French, and Indigenous peoples over the Ohio Country ignited a global conflict. It delves into the strategic importance of Native American neutrality, the complexities of indigenous diplomacy, and European misunderstandings of reciprocity. The narrative highlights the role of land speculation and trade disputes, leading to the pivotal attack on Pickawillany and setting the stage for the First World War.Episode description
In the 1750s, tensions between the British, the French, and Indigenous peoples over control of the Ohio Country in North America lead to the outbreak of a global war with revolutionary consequences.
Featuring: Fred Anderson, Christian Ayne Crouch, Max Edelson, Patrick Griffin, George Ironstrack, and Maeve Kane.
Voice Actors: Norman Rodger, Alexandre Rios-Bordes, and Emmanuel Dubois.
Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske.
Find the official transcript here.
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