The Political History of the United States

New commanders are shaping the battlefield as the French and Indian War expands to Europe. Tensions rise between provincial officers and regulars, affecting recruitment and strategies. The British face setbacks after Braddock's defeat, while Shirley attempts to maintain colonial support. Insights into the strategic importance of Oswego reveal why it became a target for the French. The conflict ignites a global war, intertwining European alliances and altering the tides of power, marking a turning point in North American campaigns.

Braddock was just one prong of a four-pronged attack. This week we check-in and see how the other three fared.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

The British set off on an ill-fated march.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

George Washington takes his first steps on the world stage...  And causes an international incident. 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

Discover George Washington's pivotal emergence on the historical stage! Delve into the tensions at the Forks of the Ohio, where French and British ambitions collide. Explore Washington's family roots and the challenges he faced during childhood, including the impact of his father's death on his education. Learn about his unexpected path from a blocked naval career to the role of surveyor. As the French and Indian War looms, uncover why Washington was selected for a critical mission, setting the stage for his future as a leader.

During the late 1740s and into the 1750s everybody began turning their attention to the Ohio Country. Today we explore just why that was.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

This week we discuss the Iroquois Confederacy. Wedged in between the British and the French this group found itself being courted by both groups, thus placing them into a dangerous game between the two powers.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

Colonial ambitions flare up as New England targets French Canada. The War of Austrian Succession sets the stage for military alliances, with Britain aligning against France and Spain. Tensions escalate after French raids on British towns, prompting a strategic focus on Louisbourg. With 3,000 troops gathered, the British implement a blockade and artillery strategy. After intense battles and heavy losses, Louisbourg falls, igniting celebrations and questions about future invasions. The fallout leads to colonial resentment as France stages a comeback, setting a complex backdrop for further conflicts.

The British and the Spanish face off in a war that will seem oddly reminiscent of Queen Anne's 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

As the policy of salutary neglect was ushered in the colonies experienced dramatic growth and diversification of their economies.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