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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, with Richard Bell
Professor Richard Bell discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.
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11 months ago
Rev250-055 Resolution on the Capture of British Ships
General Washington is concerned that Congress needs to define how captured ships will be treated. On November 25, 1775, Congress passes a resolution…
11 months, 1 week ago
Rev250-054 Fall of Fort Ninety-Six
Patriot militia occupy Fort Ninety-Six on the South Carolina Frontier while the loyalist militia are away. The militia return in large numbers, but …
11 months, 1 week ago
Vermont Joins the Union, 1791
Episode 370
After years of struggling for recognition, and threatening to re-join the British Empire, Vermont finally becomes the 14th State to join the union on…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Rev250-053 Siege of Quebec Begins
Benedict Arnold Arrives at the Plains of Abraham, in front of Quebec, just after Scottish Highlander Loyalists arrive to protect the city. As a resu…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Patriots Capture Montreal
Episode 250052
As General Carleton flees back to Quebec City, General Montgomery is unopposed as his army enters Montreal on November 13, 1775.
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11 months, 2 weeks ago
First Bank of the United States
Episode 369
In a post-election third session of Congress, held in Philadelphia beginning in December 1790, Secretary of Treasury proposes a national bank. Oppon…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Lord Dunmore Arms the Slaves
London rejects the Olive Branch Petition. The King calls on Parliament to crush the rebellion in America. Lord Dunmore declares martial law in Vir…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Birth of the Navy and Marines
Episode 250050
On November 5, 1775, the Continental Congress appoint Esek Hopkins to command its new Continental Navy, once the ships are ready. Five days later, o…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
First Census and Mid-terms, 1790
Episode 368
In 1790 the country holds its first census, but doesn't bother to write down everyone's name. Benjamin Franklin dies and the Senate doesn't care. S…
11 months, 4 weeks ago