Great Stories In American History: Recent Episodes
Adam Topliff
There are so many great stories that define the bigger story that is the United States. 8th-grade students at Wamego Middle School want to share some of these great stories that define our nation.
In the midst of trade and international issues with Great Britain and France, the United States tries to assert economic power and leverage through the use of the Embargo Act..so what happens?
Today we explore the Judiciary Act and its impact on the United States Judicial System.
The Treaty Of Ghent brings an informal end to the War of 1812, today in our Great Stories of History Podcast we look at the circumstances of this treaty.
One of the most well-known pieces of writing, the Federalist Papers. Today we explore why Hamilton pushed to have these written and the process by which the men that penned them chose to approach.
In today's episode, we look at the French Revolution and what leads to this major event.
In this episode, we explore the role of James Monroe as the minister of France for the United States.
Today we will explore events that center around President Madison's role in the War of 1812.
In 1805 the United States Marines attacked Derna as part of the nation's attempt to take back control of access to the Mediterranean from the Barbary Pirates. Let's check it out!
Today we explore a controversial battle in the expanding of the west...the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
One of the many challenges that the presidents of the nation-building period faced was dealing with relations with the Native Americans. Let's explore how President Monroe handled this complex situation.
Let's explore how the United States enters the world diplomacy stage, the Monroe Doctrine.
In the midst of the early nation-building period, we see the economy take a dramatic hit as cotton prices plummeted and the nation faces the challenge of trying to avoid a major economic disaster.
In 1802 Thomas Jefferson worked to expand in the western territories. One key moment is the Enabling Act and its impact on the settling of Ohio.
We will explore what everything centered around the story that is the Missouri Compromise.
Let's explore more about one of the most famous land acquisitions in American history...the Louisiana Purchase.
As America continues to attempt to expand and add new territories to the nation we see the power of two key political figures in the acquisition of the territory of Florida. James Monroe and John Qunicy Adams successful negotiate the Key Adams-Onis Treaty that leads to the acquiring of this southern region. Let's explore what goes down!
We will be exploring the origins of the Volunteer State and how it became part of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson was a man of many talents, but one that many people may not know about his is artistry in making whiskey. Let's explore the story behind Jefferson and his whiskey.
As the young nation begins to expand west we see the need for adequate transportation routes. The Cumberland Road became one of the first attempts to create infrastructure to allow easier access to the west. Let's explore the story that is the Cumberland Road.
Priscillia, an enslaved person of Mount Vernon, has a unique and interesting story to tell us. Today we will explore the life of Priscilla and the tragic conclusion that separates her family.