Early American History: The First Fifty Years

Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
  • 4.9 (11)
  • History
  • Biweekly Series

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.

  1. Episode 1

    The Boston Massacre

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

    8 min

  2. Episode 2

    The Boston Tea Party

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

    14 min

  3. Episode 3

    The Revolution Begins

    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.

    16 min

  4. Episode 4

    War and Women Spies

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

    12 min

  5. Episode 5

    Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention

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

    22 min

  6. Episode 6

    The Great Compromise

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

    12 min

  7. Episode 7

    The Electoral College

    The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.

    12 min

  8. Episode 8

    A New Government

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

    22 min
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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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  • Creator
    Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy

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