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Episode 101 The British Land at Staten Island
Episode 101
The British get off to a late start, not assembling their massive invasion force at New York until August 1776. When they disembark on Staten Island,…
7 years, 4 months ago
Episode 100 The Declaration of Independence
Episode 100
We review the Declaration line by line and explain what it means.
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7 years, 4 months ago
Episode 099 Drafting the Declaration
Episode 99
The Continental Congress appoints a committee headed by Thomas Jefferson to draft a declaration while debate over independence continues. After Congr…
7 years, 4 months ago
Episode 098 Voting for Independence
Episode 98
In the spring of 1776, the Second Continental Congress struggles to reach a unanimous vote on independence.
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7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 097 A Coup in Philadelphia
Episode 97
Radicals in Philadelphia overthrow the conservative colonial government. They install radicals just in time to get Pennsylvania to support independen…
7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 096 The Battle for Sullivan's Island
Episode 96
General Henry Clinton and Commodore Peter Parker attempt to capture Fort Sullivan in the harbor of Charleston South Carolina. Although Continental Ge…
7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 095 The Battle of Trois-Rivières (Three Rivers)
Episode 95
General Sullivan takes command in Canada, only to be overwhelmed by the British reinforcements commanded by Generals Carleton and Burgoyne. The Conti…
7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 094 War at Sea, Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
Episode 94
Elements of the Continental Navy as well as a hoard of privateers harass and battle with the British Navy up and down the East coast. Naval Commodore…
7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 093 The Dave Mathews Band Breaks Up
Episode 93
General Washington struggles to set up defenses in New York despite Tories all around him. The Continental army riots with NY Prostitutes after they …
7 years, 6 months ago
Episode 092 State Constitutions, Part 2
Episode 92
Following the Declaration of Independence, most of the remaining States adopt new Constitutions. We examine why Massachusetts took so long and why Co…
7 years, 6 months ago