American Revolution Podcast

New Yorkers greatly oppose the Constitution. Governor Clinton does not even begin the convention until June 1788. After convention delegates receive word that Nine states have ratified and the Constitution is going into effect, with or without New York, the Convention debate turns. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to...

The British try to convince locals in the small town of Machias, in modern-day Maine, to provide lumber to the besieged army and navy in Boston. Instead, the locals capture the navy ship sent to their town, killing the captain and converting the ship to a patriot warship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the Constitution in the summer of 1788. Former Governor Patrick Henry George Mason led the opposition, while Governor Edmund Randolph and James Madison lead the supporters. George Washington stays home and largely stays quiet. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's epi...

During the first week of June, patriots seize weapons from British regulars as they leave NY. In Virginia, they force the Royal Governor to seek refuge on a navy ship. For more details, check out Episode 69 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-069-south-joins-war.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 1788, New Orleans was destroyed by fire. Maryland, South Carolina and New Hampshire ratify the Constitution. Maryland supports it overwhelmingly and without amendments after hearing that George Washington strongly supported that. South Carolina opponents object that the Constitution does not protect slavery. New Hampshire opponents object that the Constitution does not end slavery...

May 31, 1775: The people of Mecklenburg, North Carolina declare their independence from Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After open warfare between Regulars and colonists breaks out on April 19, 1775, the patriots produce dozens of reports and rush them to London. They beat the army's reports by several weeks, forcing the ministry to read about the outbreak of war in the newspapers on May 29, 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 1775: The Second Continental Congress calls on the people of Quebec to join the fight against British tyranny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our American Revolution Round Table spoke with John Ferling, author of Shots Heard Round the World: American, Britain and Europe in the Revolutionary War. Check out other books by John Ferling here: https://amzn.to/4kyg4pp To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, ⁠https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy⁠ or become a member on Patreon.c...

On May 27, 1775, provincials do battle with British marines, and wade out into the water with muskets to storm and destroy a British Navy ship. For more on this, check out Episode 62 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-061-battle-of-chelsea-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 25, 1775, the ship Cerberus arrives in Boston, carrying Generals William Howe, Henry Clinton, and Johnny Burgoyne. For more on this, check out Episode 62 of the American Revolution Podcast https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-062-three-headed-cerberus-in.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 1788, the New England States all consider Ratification. Massachusetts, with its political leadership unenthusiastic, finds itself deeply divided and determines that the constitution needs amendments. Blog ⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠This Momentous A...

On May 21, 1775, the New England Army around Boston skirmishes with British Regulars over resources on Grape Island, in Boston Harbor. For more details, check out Episode 61 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-061-battle-of-chelsea-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, Benedict Arnold commandeers a Navy and invades Canada. Ethan Allen tries to follow and nearly gets captured. Patriot officials removed them both from command. For more details, check out Episode 60 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-060-securing-lake-champlain.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Four states, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia, move to ratify the Constitution before 1787 comes to an end. Blog ⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788, by Pauline Maier Online Recommendation of the We...

Despite an amazing level of confusion, miscommunication and a dispute over who was in command, the American manage to capture Fort Ticonderoga with only 83 men in the early morning hours of May 10, 1775. For more details on this topic, please check out Episode 59 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-059-taking-fort-ticonderoga.html Learn more about your...

Washington ends the Convention with an epic drinking party before heading home. The proposed Constitution is taken to New York where the Confederation Congress has to decide what to do with it. Blog ⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: ⁠The Framers' Coup: The Making of the United...

Benjamin Franklin returns from Britain in time to join the opening of the Second Continental Delegates. With war having already started in New England, delegates must decide whether to join the fight. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 64 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-064-second-continental-congress.html Learn more about your ad ch...

Our April 2025 American Revolution Round Table hosted John Maass, author of From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War. More books by John Maass  To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy or become a member on Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/amrevpodcast Learn more abou...

Following the British Retreat from Lexington and Concord on April 18, 1775, the Provincial Army of New England forms literally overnight to besiege the British Army at Boston. The standoff would last nearly a year. For more on this topic, check out Episode 56, The Shot Heard 'Round the World: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-056-shot-heard-round-world.html Learn more about your ad cho...

The delegates at the federal convention in Philadelphia wrap up their work in September 1787, sending their proposed Constitution to the people of the United States. Blog https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Witnesses at the Creation: Hamilton, Madison, Jay, and the Constitution, by...

This week, we remember the 250th Anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. For more details check out these episodes of the podcast: 053 Paul Revere’s Ride https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-053-paul-revere-rides.html 054 British Advance on Lexington and Concord https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-054-british-advance-on.html 055 British Retreat fro...

Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia debates the idea of an executive branch for the new government. Blog https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution, by Richard Beeman Online Recommendation of the Week:...

On April 14, 1775, General Gage of Massachusetts receives a letter from Lord Dartmouth calling on him to take action against the rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia struggles with the details of how the new federal legislature will work. Blog https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: 1787: The Grand Convention, by Clinton Rossiter. (borrow on archive.org) Online Recommendation of the We...