The Political History of the United States

We return to the Southern theater of the war and explore what has been going on since we last left with Braddock all those years ago.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 finally turn their luck around.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 more things change the more they stay the same. This week the British start a new phase in the war that is going to start off by looking a whole lot like the last phase of the 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

William Pitt gains power and decides to attempt a reboot of the war effort in 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

Loudoun heads to Louisburg as Fort William Henry comes under attack.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

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.