Early American History: The First Fifty Years

Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy

A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.

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John Adams

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 12 min

The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts

Introduction to the First Fifty Years

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 1 min

Welcome to the podcast.

The Boston Massacre

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 7 min

Episode 1: The Boston Massacre The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution.

The Boston Tea Party

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 13 min

The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behavior

The Revolution Begins

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 15 min

The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence.

War and Women Spies

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 12 min

An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings.

Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 22 min

An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting.

The Great Compromise

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 11 min

The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule.

A New Government

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 21 min

The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government.

Thomas Jefferson

Early American History: The First Fifty Years

01/24/23 • 12 min

Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.

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How many episodes does Early American History: The First Fifty Years have?

Early American History: The First Fifty Years currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Early American History: The First Fifty Years cover?

The podcast is about Constitution, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Early American History: The First Fifty Years?

The episode title 'Introduction to the First Fifty Years' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Early American History: The First Fifty Years?

The average episode length on Early American History: The First Fifty Years is 12 minutes.

When was the first episode of Early American History: The First Fifty Years?

The first episode of Early American History: The First Fifty Years was released on Jan 24, 2023.

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Early American History: The First Fifty Years

Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy

Top 10 Early American History: The First Fifty Years Episodes

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