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2.2 The Era of Good Feelings

A Short look at the “Era of Good Feelings” with a focus on Henry Clay’s “American System” and the Panic of 1819.

Episode 13: Puritan relations with the American Indians

In this episode we quickly cover the relationship between the Puritans and native peoples. We discuss land exchange as well as the Pequot War and King Phillip’s War. NOTE: This episode was re-recorded in mid March to fix sound issues.

Episode 7: The Southern Colonies 2, Maryland and the Carolinas

Episode 6: The Southern Colonies part 1: Virginia

Today we begin our discussion of the Southern colonies, starting off with Virginia. We will touch on the Virginia Company, Jamestown and how Virginia was actually first in many regards, contrary to the conventional wisdom which tends to place New England at the forefront of the colonies.

Episode 5: Overview of the British North American Empire

We discuss the drive for colonies, the British experience in Ireland as a blueprint for their North american colonies. We also discuss the importance of mercantilism and the desire to centralize power.