The Political History of the United States
Allen Ayers
A history podcast dedicated to exploring the origins, development, and evolution of the political systems of the United States.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 39min
5.8 Shays' Rebellion
Tensions in Western Massachusetts spark a rebellion over mounting debt and oppressive taxes. Revolutionary War veterans, led by Daniel Shays, become the face of the uprising, highlighting the plight of struggling farmers. The state's response, under Governor Bowdoin, reveals a bias against debtors and leads to harsh punitive measures. Miscommunication hampers military efforts, while the rebellion ultimately fizzles out. The aftermath sets the stage for future constitutional discussions, underscoring the challenges facing a young nation.
Nov 17, 2025 • 31min
5.7 The Annapolis Convention
A meeting in Annapolis over questions of commerce would begin to lay the foundation for the future Constitutional Convention.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Nov 3, 2025 • 40min
5.6 Western Woes
As the nation deals with a financial crisis, its ability to control its western lands is drawn into question.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Oct 20, 2025 • 37min
5.5 Cincinnatus
The American Revolution officially comes to an end.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Oct 6, 2025 • 46min
5.4 The Newburgh Conspiracy
Fed up over their lack of pay a group of a group of army officers threatens to ignore civilian authority.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Sep 22, 2025 • 33min
5.3 Financial Crisis
As the United States emerges from the Revolution they discover that they have a serious problem... They're completely and utterly broke.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Sep 8, 2025 • 35min
5.2 The Peace of Paris
The time has come to officially bring the American Revolution to an end.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Aug 25, 2025 • 35min
5.1 Taking Stock
The war is coming to an end... But it isn't over just yet.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Aug 4, 2025 • 41min
4.68 Season 4 Retrospective
This week we look back over all of season 4 and try to figure out what it all has meant.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
Jul 21, 2025 • 33min
4.67 The World Turned Upside Down
We know that the American's won the battle of Yorktown. This week we explore exactly what that means and how the battle of Yorktown because the final major engagement in North America.Join us on social media! Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196
