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The Political History of the United States

A history podcast dedicated to exploring the origins, development, and evolution of the political systems of the United States.

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2.24 The Dominion of New England

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/12/14

With the old charter gone a new day had begun in New England. This week we explore the changes made in the new Dominion of New England. These changes were absolutely despised by the colonists who, in short order, came to equally loathe the new governor of the Dominion of New England, Edmund Andros.Join us on social

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2.23 Quo Warranto

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2020/11/30

After years of tension, the end would finally come for the Massachusetts Bay Company. With the King desperate to reassert royal prerogative he would push forward to cancel to Bay Company charter and usher in a new era of government in New England.Join us on social

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31:46

2.22 The Dangers of 1678 and Popish Plots

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2020/11/16

As Massachusetts continues to defy the crown, a situation developed in London that is once again going to turn the attention away from Massachusetts and place the focus on a religious question in England itself. This crisis will, in time, lead to serious repercussions back in New England.Join us on social

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2.21 A Gathering Storm in New England

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/11/02

London is finally forced to take a long hard look at their recalcitrant colonies in New England in the aftermath of King Philip’s war. A commission is sent over to get a sense of the overall problem, while the King begins to explore ways to bring Massachusetts and the rest of the region back into line with royal prerogative.Join us on social

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30:40

2.20 The First Decade of Pennsylvania

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2020/10/19

A look at the first decade of Pennsylvania history. The colony struggles under the new Frame of Government, while William Penn fends off border disputes with the other colonies.Join us on social media!Threads:https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website:https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography:https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

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2.19 The Pennsylvania Frame of Government

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2020/10/05

William Penn, having founded the Pennsylvania colony, now needed to get a government in place for it. What would emerge was the Pennsylvania Frame of Government, one of the most liberal governments put into place in colonial America.Join us on social

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28:58

2.18 William Penn and the Founding of Pennsylvania

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2020/09/21

William Penn enters our story as we explore his life and the founding of Pennsylvania.Join us on social media!Threads:https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website:https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography:https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

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2.17 Peace and the Legacy of King Philip’s War

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/09/07

This week we look at the ultimate legacy of King Philip's war. What had the entire thing meant? What were the short and long term gains? What about the losses? Finally, how does this conflict fit into the greater story of the colonies in the 17th century, and explain the events to come?Join us on social

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2.16 The Campaign of 1676

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/08/24

The tide begins to shift as the colonists take control of King Philip's war.Join us on social media!Threads:https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website:https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography:https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

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2.15 The Campaign of 1675

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2020/08/10

This week we follow the events of 1675. As the Indians keep up with their hit and run tactics, the colonists struggle to gain their footing in the war.Join us on social media!Threads:https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website:https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography:https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

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2.14 The Origins of King Philip’s War

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2020/07/27

After years of tension between the Plymouth colonists and the local tribes, the situation finally reached a tipping point in June 1675. What ensues over the next month would assure that King Philip's war would not be contained to just Plymouth but instead would become a major regional conflict.Join us on social

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2.13 New England on the Eve of War

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/07/13

This week we look at the conditions in New England just prior to the outbreak of King Philip's War. The New England colonies continue to push back against royal prerogative, setting up what was likely an inevitable confrontation just before the events of King Philip's War take place.Join us on social

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2.12 The Legacy of Bacon’s Rebellion

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/06/29

This episode we look at the final days of Bacon's Rebellion. We examine how the English deal with the situation once they arrive in the colonies, and how Governor Berkeley adjusts to the changing dynamic. We then spend the second half of the episode looking at the legacy of Bacon's Rebellion and attempting to put it into the context of the American colonial experience.Join us on social

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27:02

2.11 Bacon’s Rebellion: End Game

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2020/06/15

This week the fight moves back to Jamestown for a final encounter between Berkeley and Bacon. The outcome is going to leave everybody looking at a new political future for the Virginia colony.Join us on social

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2.10 The Gloucester Petition

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/06/01

As Bacon's Rebellion continues we are going to watch Governor Berkeley continue to make misstep after misstep as he fights to regain control of his colony and avoid becoming completely isolated in Virginia.Join us on social

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32:10

2.9 The June Assembly

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/05/18

Following being named a traitor, Bacon and his men move on Jamestown. What ensues is a series of mistakes and blunders by Governor Berkeley that will move Virginia from a minor civil disturbance to an open rebellion.Join us on social

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2.8 The Run up to Rebellion

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2020/05/04

This week we explore the run-up to Bacon's Rebellion. With colonists already pushed to the breaking point as a result of excessive taxation, conflict erupts along the frontier between settlers and the local tribes. The government’s response leaves the colonists looking elsewhere for protection, protection they would find in Nathaniel Bacon.Join us on social

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29:40

2.7 The Origins of Bacon’s Rebellion

The Political History of the United States ·

2020/04/20

This week we begin the first part in a series looking at Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia. Our examination starts by looking at the larger picture in Virginia since the restoration that helps to explains why the colony was so ripe for a rebellion to take place.Join us on social

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2.6 New York in the Era of Edmund Andros

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2020/04/06

Following the end of the third Anglo-Dutch war, New York was officially an English colony. What emerges is a struggle between the colonists and the royal government for representation. At the same time, Edmund Andros fights to secure the economy of the colony in light of new English restrictions.Join us on social

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2.5 New Netherland Becomes New York

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2020/03/23

This episode we explore the transformation of New Netherland into New York, as well as look at the rise of Edmund Andros.Join us on social media!Threads:https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website:https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography:https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

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