

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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Feb 19, 2024 • 36min
4.30 The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British decide that they are going to take Bunker Hill from the American's who have no intention of giving it up easily.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

Feb 5, 2024 • 40min
4.29 Reacting to Rebellion
In the aftermath of Lexington and Concord everybody was stuck figuring out exactly what it all meant. Were they now at war with Great Britain? If so, what were they fighting for? Was it reconciliation or was it independence? At roughly the same time that fighting is happening in Massachusetts, in Virginia Lord Dunmore will make a play to get control over the worsening situation. It was a move that would backfire in spectacular fashion and push Virginia to the brink of war. 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 38min
4.28 Lexington and Concord
The American Revolution begins.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

Jan 8, 2024 • 44min
4.27 Approching the Breaking Point
Explore the growing tension between the American colonies and imperial governments, the power of the Continental Congress, and escalating tensions between the British Empire and the colonies. Discuss the struggles between local committees and the central imperial government in the colonies, the political situation in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution, and the control and defiance in revolutionary Massachusetts. Witness the escalating tensions with the closure of fisheries and the arrival of troops, inspiring colonists to prepare for battle.

Dec 25, 2023 • 42min
4.26 The Boycott
As December 1st rolls around the boycott agreed to by the continental congress goes into effect. However, as an unintended consequence of enforcing that boycott, the British see their control over the government begin to collapse throughout all of the colonies.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

Dec 11, 2023 • 38min
4.25 The End of Civil Government
Explore the breakdown of government in Massachusetts as British control slips. Tensions rise in Boston and Philadelphia with escalating violence and the mobilization of militia units. The shift of power from imperial control to local autonomy is highlighted, along with the frustration and radical nature of the Suffolk Resolves. Massachusetts takes control and topples British rule county by county with grassroots support.

Nov 27, 2023 • 38min
4.24 The First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress takes place as the colonies try to decide how to respond to the Intolerable Acts. 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 13, 2023 • 33min
4.23 Preparing to Meet
During the Summer months of 1774 the colonies began preparations for a meeting in Philadelphia. This process would show just how many differences remained between the colonies as everybody came in with their own specific agenda. They all had things that they were worried about, things that they wanted to accomplish. This tension between the colonies, colonies that had been competitors in business for a century and a half, would help dictate the first continental congress.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 29, 2023 • 37min
4.22 The Intolerable Acts
London officially responds to the Boston Tea Party.
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Oct 15, 2023 • 35min
4.21 Franklin in the Cockpit
The British are about to vent their feelings about the entire ongoing crisis at the expense of Benjamin Franklin.
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