In the mid-1500s, England attempted to expand its influence in Ireland by establishing plantations there. This same process would soon be applied to North America. In this episode, we explore those early attempts at Irish colonization and England's first encounters with the region of Florida. We also examine the connection between these events and efforts during this period to make English spelling more phonetic and consistent.
Transcript: Episode 158
Episode 158: Planting Seeds | The History of English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
