A History of the United States

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**A History of the United States**

A History of the United States. A podcast charting the history of the United States of America from the foundation of Jamestown to the end of the cold war, covering political, military, economic, social and cultural history.

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Episode 143 - Declaration of Independence Mar 07, 2021

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This week we cover the Declaration of Independence.

Episode 142 - Common Sense Feb 14, 2021

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This week we look at the British reaction to the outbreak of the revolutionary war and how this drove Americans towards independence. We also look at Common Sense by Thomas Paine.

Episode 141 - The Invasion of Canada Jan 24, 2021

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This week the Patriot forces attempt to capture Canada from the British.

Episode 140 - Lexington and Concord Dec 20, 2020

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This week the American Revolution begins! We cover the battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill, as well as look at Washington being made Commander in Chief by the Second Continental Congress.

Episode 139 - Britain Chooses War Dec 13, 2020

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This week we look at the decisions that to Britain taking military action against the American patriot forces.

Episode 138 - The First Continental Congress Nov 29, 2020

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This week we look at the Declaration of Rights made by the First Continental Congress.

Episode 137 - The Boston Tea Party Nov 15, 2020

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This week we look at how a crisis in the East India Company triggered the chain reaction that would blow up the British Empire.

Episode 136 - The Boston Massacre Nov 08, 2020

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This week we look at the British attempts to establish colonies in Canada and Florida, as well as American expansion in the interior. Then we turn to Boston for events in 1770.

Episode 135 - The Townshend Crisis Oct 18, 2020

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This week we look at the fallout to the Townshend Acts in America, which ultimately forces Britain to relent. We also introduce the new Prime Minister, Lord North.

Episode 134 - The Townshend Acts Sep 27, 2020

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This week we look at the brief and destructive period where Townshend dominated the British government, passed the Townshend Acts, and set up the war for independence.

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