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Bonus Episode - The New Mexico Campaign in the Civil War
In early 1862, a Confederate force consisting mainly of Texans launched an invasion of the New Mexico territory. After a quick and largely unopposed …
3 years, 6 months ago
The Revolution Begins
Further restrictive measures passed by Santa Anna’s government motivated many Texians to mount a full-scale rebellion in October 1835 at the town of …
3 years, 6 months ago
The Road to Revolution
By 1830, immigration of Americans to Texas had become a flood, and the Mexican authorities became alarmed. To stop the rapid growth of Anglo settlers…
3 years, 6 months ago
Spanish Texas, Mexican Independence, and American Settlement
Long before Texas was a U. S. state, it was a part of Mexico, which in turn was part of the massive Spanish Empire. When Mexico gained its independen…
3 years, 7 months ago
Introduction to the Texas Revolution
In this episode, cohost Sean McIver and James introduce the upcoming mini-series on the Texas Revolution. Sean and James make the case that all Ameri…
3 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Episode - Sam Houston and Texas Secession
In 1860 and early 1861, desire for secession grew to a fever pitch in Texas. But there was one man who tried to stop it...Governor Sam Houston. Join …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Buccaneer
In this joint Beyond the Big Screen and Key Battles of American History episode, Steve and James discuss the 1958 movie The Buccaneer, a highly ficti…
3 years, 7 months ago
Epilogue to the War of 1812
Season 4
Many of the key figures of the War of 1812 went on to have long and distinguished careers, with no fewer than four becoming President of the United S…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Treaty of Ghent and the War's Legacy
Season 4
From the very beginning of the war, both sides expressed a desire to end it. Soon, each side reached out to the other to discuss terms of peace. But …
3 years, 7 months ago
1814: The Gulf Coast Campaign
Season 4
Wanting to bring the war to parts of the U. S. that had not yet experienced it, the British in late 1814 opened up a campaign against the Gulf Coast.…
3 years, 8 months ago