American Revolution Podcast
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 442
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Episode 102 Cherokee War in the South
British Indian Agents encourage the Cherokee to attack the colonies in rebellion. Cherokee tribes along the western frontiers of Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia coordinate their attacks for abou…
00:28:15 |
Sun 23 Jun 2019
Episode 101 The British Land at Staten Island
The British get off to a late start, not assembling their massive invasion force at New York until August 1776. When they disembark on Staten Island, the Continentals see the largest overseas militar…
00:27:47 |
Sun 16 Jun 2019
Episode 100 The Declaration of Independence
We review the Declaration line by line and explain what it means.
Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.
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00:30:01 |
Sun 09 Jun 2019
Episode 099 Drafting the Declaration
The Continental Congress appoints a committee headed by Thomas Jefferson to draft a declaration while debate over independence continues. After Congress approves the Declaration with modifications, i…
00:28:01 |
Sun 02 Jun 2019
Episode 098 Voting for Independence
In the spring of 1776, the Second Continental Congress struggles to reach a unanimous vote on independence.
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00:28:59 |
Sun 26 May 2019
Episode 097 A Coup in Philadelphia
Radicals in Philadelphia overthrow the conservative colonial government. They install radicals just in time to get Pennsylvania to support independence.
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00:28:51 |
Sun 19 May 2019
Episode 096 The Battle for Sullivan's Island
General Henry Clinton and Commodore Peter Parker attempt to capture Fort Sullivan in the harbor of Charleston South Carolina. Although Continental General Charles Lee attempts to abandon the fort, th…
00:29:15 |
Sun 12 May 2019
Episode 095 The Battle of Trois-Rivières (Three Rivers)
General Sullivan takes command in Canada, only to be overwhelmed by the British reinforcements commanded by Generals Carleton and Burgoyne. The Continentals attack the British at Three Rivers, only t…
00:27:18 |
Sun 05 May 2019
Episode 094 War at Sea, Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
Elements of the Continental Navy as well as a hoard of privateers harass and battle with the British Navy up and down the East coast. Naval Commodore John Barry emerges and an early naval hero.
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00:28:25 |
Sun 28 Apr 2019
Episode 093 The Dave Mathews Band Breaks Up
General Washington struggles to set up defenses in New York despite Tories all around him. The Continental army riots with NY Prostitutes after they murder two soldiers. The Army discovers and shuts …
00:27:11 |
Sun 21 Apr 2019
Episode 092 State Constitutions, Part 2
Following the Declaration of Independence, most of the remaining States adopt new Constitutions. We examine why Massachusetts took so long and why Connecticut and Rhode Island did not even bother wit…
00:28:59 |
Sun 14 Apr 2019
Episode 091 State Constitutions, Part 1
In 1775 and 1776, even before officially declaring independence, the colonies begin adopting constitutions. We see many of the principles later found in the Declaration of Independence and the US Con…
00:29:42 |
Sun 07 Apr 2019
Episode 090 Battle of the Cedars
General John Thomas takes command of Continental forces around Quebec. Despite his efforts, the Continentals must withdraw as the British relief fleet arrives in spring 1776. An American force surren…
00:28:41 |
Sun 31 Mar 2019
Episode 089: Washington Moves to New York
In the months between the time the British evacuate Boston and land in New York, Washington had plenty of time to work with his army to build up defenses around New York City and to confer with leade…
00:27:52 |
Sun 24 Mar 2019
Episode 088 British War Plans 1776
The North Ministry settles on a plan to send an overwhelming force. They will shock and awe the colonists into submission. General Howe will command an army of 32,000 regulars and Hessians supported …
00:28:35 |
Sun 17 Mar 2019
Episode 087 Canada Spring 1776
Following the failed attempt to take Quebec City, the Continentals keep a token force around the city. General Benedict Arnold recovers from his wounds while he fights with his fellow officers over w…
00:28:02 |
Sun 10 Mar 2019
Episode 086 The Evacuation of Boston
After the Continentals capture Dorchester Heights, the British Army and Navy must leave Boston right away. Loyalists crowd onto ships and escape to Halifax. Gen. Howe spares the city in exchange for …
00:27:32 |
Sun 03 Mar 2019
Episode 085 Dorchester Heights
The Continental Army occupies Dorchester Heights overnight, surprising the British and forcing them to evacuate Boston.
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00:28:23 |
Sun 24 Feb 2019
Episode 084 The Continental Navy Raids the Bahamas
The Continental Congress builds a small fleet to take on the British Navy. The new commander of the Continental Navy begins his command by disobeying orders to confront the British Navy directly. Ins…
00:27:23 |
Sun 17 Feb 2019
Episode 083 Continental Congress Winter 1776
Delegates to the Continental Congress, including conservatives, begin to consider independence as a realistic option. Lord Drummond sails to Philadelphia in a well intentioned but poorly conceived at…
00:28:55 |
Sun 10 Feb 2019
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