History of North America

On September 11, 1777, the Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the American Continental Army of General George Washington and the British Army of General Sir William Howe. American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independe...

The United States of America has produced beautiful moving patriotic music throughout its storied history, including America The Beautiful, God Bless America, God Bless The USA. Enjoy. Ray Charles music available at https://link.amazon/B0dwrqwIN   Books about Ray Charles at https://link.amazon/B07FXejeE    Céline Dion music at https://link.amazon/B06jRGsoY Lee Greenwood music...

British King James I granted the Virginia Company of London a charter. A year later in 1607, this privately-funded, joint-stock company established the first, permanent English colony in North America at Jamestown, in the colony of Virginia. How much money did it have to raise to support its colonial venture, and from whom did it raise this capital? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the Yo...

North American connections to Joan of Arc (1412-31) span across literature, monuments, and wartime campaigns. The inspired heroine has deeply influenced American culture. While Joan died centuries before Canada was colonized, her legacy as a symbol of faith, language, and cultural resilience remains a strong historical thread in the country with connections deeply rooted in Quebec's French-Canadia...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history.    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin Books available at ...

A series of 16 influential political pamphlets published between 1776 and 1783 during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) titled The American Crisis , or simply The Crisis , by eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosopher and author Thomas Paine — an Englishman living in the colonies who signed his essays anonymously as "Common Sense," the title of his earlier influential work.  Ea...

The first Monday of September is Labor Day, so let's examine the practice of importing workers from France and England to North America as a profitable business during early colonial times. To satisfy the continent’s need for labor, agreements between two parties about long-term work gained popularity. The length of servitude might be a specified number of years or until the laborer reached...

September 7 is Labor Day, so let’s examine the concepts of work, property and ownership during the early settlement of America in Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Ze_80fhoFVk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  American Campfire Revival with Kirk C...

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   Marc Cote services available at https://marccote.com ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bo...

Denary Novels, Book One — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

Denary Novels, Book Six — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   Hal Leonard Corp. music available at  https://amzn.to/4bZtJEh   Michael Sweeney music arrangem...

New World colonial financing came from a wide range of sources, including English women. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/hxxCgUwYDkA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  The Virginia Venture by Misha Ewen available at https://amzn.to/46itO0f Ben Franklin's World...

VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) marks the surrender of Imperial Japan and the end of World War II. It is observed on August 14/15 or September 2, 1945. August 14, 1945: President Harry S. Truman announced Japan's surrender to the United States, sparking massive public celebrations. August 15, 1945: The date the news reached the UK, Canada, and other Allied nations, which officially commemorate the...

Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day marks the day the Empire of Japan surrendered in 1945, which ended World War II. September 2, 1945: The formal signing of the surrender documents took place aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, which is officially recognized as VJ Day in the United States. September 3, is marked in China and the Philippines. August 14-15, 1945: Japan announced its inten...

September 1, 1939, World War Two began when Nazi Germany attacked Poland. Six long and bloody years later, the guns finally fell silent. Nazi Albert Speer and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill are featured as Key Battles of American History scans the post-WW2 lives and careers of major wartime Axis and Allies leaders. E252. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/l...

We’re heading towards the controversial year of 1619 by analyzing the prior financial challenges and realities faced by the daring and ambitious Virginia Company of London. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2OqUj9dBysE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Th...

Denary Novels, Book One — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

Denary Novels, Book Six — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

On August 29, 1779, 4,000 Continental Army troops led by Major General John Sullivan engaged a combined force of 250 Loyalist rangers (Butler's Rangers) and 350 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Lenape warriors. The American victory forced the Indigenous and Loyalist forces to retreat.  American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Br...

The anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is celebrated every year on August 28, marking the historic day in 1963 when he addressed more than 250,000 people during the March on Washington from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. This massive peaceful turnout helped pave the way for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Codex 5.2  MLK books av...

The anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is celebrated every year on August 28, marking the historic day in 1963 when he addressed more than 250,000 people during the March on Washington from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. This massive peaceful turnout helped pave the way for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Codex 5.1  MLK books av...

On August 27, 1776, the British surprised the Americans with a ferocious attack that enveloped their exposed left flank on Long Island, New York. The Continental line collapsed and the troops ran from the field, turning the Battle of Long Island into a British route.  American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating...

In August 1776, the British occupied Staten Island and controlled the harbor with more than 31,000 well-armed, highly trained, professional soldiers and a fleet of 10 ships-of-the-line, 20 frigates, hundreds of other vessels, and 10,000 sailors.  American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolu...

In 1606, British King James the First granted the Virginia Company of London a charter. A year later, this privately-funded, joint-stock company established the first, permanent English colony in North America at Jamestown, in the colony of Virginia. What did the company have to do to establish this colony? How much capital did it have to raise to support its colonial venture, and from whom did it...