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

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ARP343 Shays' Rebellion
In 1786 Massachusetts erupts into violence.
30 min
102
ARP342 Paper Money Riot
The economic problems of paper money lead to political violence.
30 min
103
ARP341 Annapolis Convention
The Convention before the Convention
29 min
104
AR-SP29 Round Table, Gone for a Soldier
Our live discussion with author Avelina Balestri
70 min
105
ARP340 The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Jefferson and Madison fight to end state funding for the church.
32 min
106
ARP339 Hopewell Treaties
The Continental Congress entered into treaties with the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes.
31 min
107
ARP338 Adams Goes to London
In post war Europe, American delegates struggle for a relationship with Britain and take on pirates in North Africa.
32 min
108
AR-SP28 Round Table Event: Tea Hysteria & Fort ...
Our December 2024 Roundtable Discussion on Zoom
63 min
109
ARP337 Mount Vernon Conference
George Washington receives a visit from Lafayette, and tries to establish a profitable trade route to the west.
30 min
110
ARP336 Planning the Northwest Territory
As Commissioners force Indians into treaties ceding land, Congress figures out how to divide up Ohio.
33 min
111
ARP335 State of Franklin
The Overmountain men of North Carolina form a new state.
30 min
112
ARP334 Land Ordinance of 1784
Congress focuses on western lands to resolve its money problems.
30 min
113
ARP333 Revolution and Slavery
When states talk about freedom for all in their constitutions, some slaves take that language literally.
32 min
114
AR-SP27 Lord Dunmore's War Round Table
Our round table is joined by Dr. Glenn Williams, author of Dunmore's War, to discuss the topic.
54 min
115
ARP332 Society of the Cincinnati
As the war ends, Continental officers form an association of veterans. National leaders demand they shut it down.
30 min
116
ARP331 Washington Goes Home
Having Defeated the British, General Washington disbands his army and resigns his commission.
29 min
117
ARP330 Evacuation of New York
With the Peace Treaty signed, the British Army goes home.
31 min
118
AR-SP26 Powder Alarm - Round Table Discussion
The Powder Alarm of 1774 was a dress rehearsal for Lexington and Concord
50 min
119
ARP329 Signing the Peace Treaty
On September 3, British and US officials signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War.
33 min
120
ARP328 Cuddalore - The Last Battle
Word of the preliminary peace treaty did not reach India by June 1783, when the British assault Cuddalore.
31 min
121
ARP327 Continental Instability
In the summer of 1783, disgruntled Continental soldiers march on Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee to Princeton. Washington sends the majority of the Army home.
32 min
122
ARP326 Fort Carlos
Unaware of the Peace Treaty in Europe, British and Indian forces attack the Spanish Fort Carlos on the Arkansas River in April 1783.
31 min
123
ARP325 Threat of Peace
Congress is unable to find a way to keep its promises to the army before word of a peace treaty arrives in 1783.
32 min
124
ARP324 Newburgh Conspiracy
Washington prevents the Continental Army from rising up against Congress
32 min
125
ARP323 Evacuation of Charleston
After a few final skirmishes, the British army evacuates Charleston, SC in December 1782. They take with them thousands of loyalist militia, civilians, and slaves.
31 min