Growing Patriots

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Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch Jan 06, 2023

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There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas Dec 25, 2022

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Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays Dec 19, 2022

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With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances Dec 02, 2022

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After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.
So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out.
Here's how it works.

Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia? Nov 22, 2022

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We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth.
But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia!
Here's the story.

Ep. 75 – Creation of the Military FLASHBACK! Nov 11, 2022

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This Veteran's Day, we're flashing back to our episode about how the American military was first created!

Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special Nov 05, 2022

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If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again!
From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn was celebrated in colonial America.

Ep. 73 – How we elect a president Nov 04, 2022

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When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.

Ep. 72 – A History of Halloween Oct 31, 2022

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A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!

Ep. 71 – 10 things to know about the Constitution Oct 07, 2022

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10 fun facts about the Constitution!