History Distilled

In this episode, we are going to set the stage for the Boston Tea Party. An event that proved to be a pivotal moment in American history and helped lead to the American Revolution. We'll look at the events and policies that led up to the Tea Party and explain why the colonists were so angry with the British government.  Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for provi...

This episode of "History in Six Minutes" takes a look at the Boston Massacre, a pivotal event in American history. In the early morning hours of March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five. This event inflamed tensions between the colonists and the British government and helped set the stage for the American Revolution.  Special Thanks to "A History of the America...

We explore how Pontiac's War and new taxes helped increase the divide between the colonies and England. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional...

In this episode we see Benjamin Franklin entering the political arena. What impact did he have on the political landscape of his day? Listen in to find out! Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to W...

In this episode, we are going to take a look at the early life of Benjamin Franklin before he entered the political arena. What was Franklin like before he became one of America’s Founding Fathers? What was his childhood like? How did he make a living? What were his interests? Listen in to find out. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the cont...

In this episode we continue our exploration of why the colonist opinions began to turn against Mother England. In this episode we focus on the colonists perceived overbearing nature of the government and taxes. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the...

In this episode we begin to explore why the colonist opinions began to turn against Mother England Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional detai...

In this episode, we set the table for our discussion of the American Revolution.  Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story....

French and Indian War Series Part 6 In this episode, we bring the French and Indian war to its conclusion and discuss the immediate aftermath of the war. Special Thanks to thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in details for the story. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

French and Indian War Series Part 5 In this episode, we discuss how the French's forces began to crumble during the French and Indian war in 1759. Special Thanks to thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in details for the story. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

French and Indian War Series Part 4 In this episode, we explore how the  the French had a lot of success in their initial attacks on the English. But in 1758, the English struck back. The tables were turned on the French, whose side was smaller and more loosely organized, but they fought hard and were very resourceful.  Special Thanks to thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in details...

French and Indian War Series Part 3 In this episode, we explore how the French began to strike back at the English after the English's initial attacks on New France in 1756 during the French and Indian War. We'll look at the strategies the French used to attack the English, and the impact of their efforts on the war. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

French and Indian War Series Part 2 In this episode we look at the first year of the French and Indian war and explore the major battles fought during this period. Special Thanks to thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in details for the story. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

French and Indian War Series Part 1 In this episode, we examine the opening battles of the French and Indian War. We also begin our discussion of the initial British battle plans for North America in 1755. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best...

In this episode, we explore the early years of George Washington, focusing on his role at the start of the French and Indian War. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini...

In this episode we explore the tensions leading up to the French and Indian War. Specifically the quest by both the French and British to be the first to settle Ohio. We also explore how the American colonists viewed the French colonies. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to...

In this episode of "History in Six Minutes," we explore King George's War and its effects on colonial America. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in addi...

In this episode, we explore the effects of the Great Awakening on colonial America. We discuss the profound impact the religious revivals that swept the colonies had on society and culture. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have fou...

In this episode, we explore the Great Awakening, a period of intense religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the years leading up to the Declaration of Independence.  Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have foun...

In this episode, we explore the life and works of Jonathan Edwards, one of America's first great thinkers. We examine his contributions to theology and how they helped ignite the Great Awakening in the colonies. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is th...

In this episode, we explore how the middle class emerged in colonial America. We discuss the factors that contributed to their growth, and the impact they had on society. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Al...

In this episode we explore the organizing structure of government in colonial America. We delve into the inability of the colonial governors to impose their will on the people. We look at how the assemblies rose to fill the void and become the primary political power in early America. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this ep...

In this episode, we explore the first newspapers in the American colonies. We'll look at the first lawsuit for libel, and discuss the beginnings of the free press in America. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic...

In this episode we discuss how the rise of the American economy lead to the decline of Mercantilism Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional deta...

In this episode, we look at Oglethorpe and the beginnings of the Georgia colony in America. We'll explore how the colony was founded, and the challenges it faced in its early years. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on th...