A History of the United States

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Episode 103 - Pitt and Fox Jan 13, 2019

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This week we look at how disasters in North America destabilised Newcastle's ministry, forcing him to turn to William Pitt or Henry Fox. We also look at how the situation in Europe edged closer to war.

Episode 102 - Monogahela Jan 06, 2019

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The British executre their very bad plan in 1755.

Episode 101 - Wildcard Dec 09, 2018

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The British come up with a very bad plan.

Episode 100 - Fort Necessity Nov 11, 2018

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The first battles of the French and Indian War.

Episode 99 - George Washington Nov 11, 2018

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This week we introduce a young George Washington into the narrative as the French and British conflict in the Ohio comes to a head.

Episode 98 - Ohio Country Oct 17, 2018

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This week we look at how the French moved into the Ohio in the early 1750s, and the reaction to events back in London.

Episode 97 - French and Indians Aug 27, 2018

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This week we return to North America. We look at the rise of the Iroquois, and the beginnings of their colapsing authority in the Ohio Valley as the French and British watch.

Episode 96 - Stately Quadrille Aug 13, 2018

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This week we turn to the stately quadrille, and the series of wars and diplomatic changes that happened during the early eighteenth century.

Episode 95 - Benjamin Franklin Jul 15, 2018

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This week we introduce the first of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin.

Episode 94 - Thirteen Colonies Jun 20, 2018

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This week we look at issues with the phrase 'Thirteen Colonies', and explore North America in the mid-eighteenth century.