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A quick shot of history in 6 minute segments

History in 6 Minutes Team Elendil

    • History

A quick shot of history in 6 minute segments

    Young George Washington's Role in the French and Indian War

    Young George Washington's Role in the French and Indian War

    In this episode, we explore the early years of George Washington, focusing on his role at the start of the French and Indian War.
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 6 min
    Lead Up To The French and Indian War

    Lead Up To The French and Indian War

    In this episode we explore the tensions leading up to the French and Indian War. Specifically the quest by both the French and British to be the first to settle Ohio. We also explore how the American colonists viewed the French colonies.
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 5 min
    King George's War

    King George's War

    In this episode of "History in Six Minutes," we explore King George's War and its effects on colonial America.
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 6 min
    Effects of the Great Awakening

    Effects of the Great Awakening

    In this episode, we explore the effects of the Great Awakening on colonial America. We discuss the profound impact the religious revivals that swept the colonies had on society and culture.
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 7 min
    The Great Awakening

    The Great Awakening

    In this episode, we explore the Great Awakening, a period of intense religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the years leading up to the Declaration of Independence. 
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 6 min
    Johnathan Edwards

    Johnathan Edwards

    In this episode, we explore the life and works of Jonathan Edwards, one of America's first great thinkers. We examine his contributions to theology and how they helped ignite the Great Awakening in the colonies.
    Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story.

    • 6 min

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