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Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff
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History 101. Book and Trip Reviews.
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Getting Introduced To Young Nelly Custis’s Family
6d ago01:16:54Tap to summarizeLearn what year Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis was born. Discover where General George Washington stopped at come September 9, 1781. Figure out how many step grandchildren General Washington had by 1781. Learn for whom Eleanor aka “Nelly” was named after including her father’s service during Revolutionary War. Explore significance behind what took place on October 17,1781 including a tragic family ordeal General Washington and wife Martha faced afterwards. Get introduced to Martha Washington’s brother Bartholomew Dandridge including his profile status. Go behind the scenes and learn about Martha’s first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis. Determine the logical reasoning behind why George & Martha Washington adopted their two youngest grandchildren from Eleanor Custis Stuart. Discover what famous French Officer came to visit Mount Vernon during Summer & Fall Seasons of 1784. Learn if young Nelly remembered meeting the French Officer including purpose behind his visit to Mount Vernon. Get introduced to Tobias Lear including his relationship with George Washington and extended family. Determine ballpark percentage where women’s literacy rates hovered around during latter half of 18th Century Virginia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Understanding The Fundamentals Behind Being In The Spotlight
2w ago00:50:47Tap to summarizeAgree if it’s fair to say whenever someone enters the spotlight how easy it might be to assume everything is of smooth sailing. Delve deeper into differences behind seeking the spotlight including outcomes. Agree if it’s fair to say throughout mankind’s history how people have sought the spotlight regardless of the mission before them. Compare and contrast how Revolutionary War Figures like George Washington and Benedict Arnold sought the spotlight. Discover how one of these Revolutionary War Figures received full military honors when having passed away while the other got exact opposite. Be surprised to discover how our next Podcast Book Report will focus on the Father of our Country’s extended family involving the spotlight. Discover who else within George Washington’s immediate family comes to many people’s minds from a spotlight perspective. Explore what takes place between April-May 1789 involving George Washington and his immediate extended family. Be surprised to discover how two of Washington’s extended family members who came to New York in May 1789 were grandchildren, 10 Year Old Eleanor Parke Custis aka Nelly and 8 Year Old George Washington Parke Custis. Discover how our new Podcast Book Report Discussion will be a first involving a woman who was directly related to George Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Multiple Rolls Timothy Pickering Had In Early American Republic’s Existence
3w ago01:07:36Tap to summarizeLearn how President George Washington went about rewarding Timothy Pickering come year 1790. Go behind the scenes and understand importance of 1784 Fort Stanwix Treaty. Discover what Pickering conducted with the Iroquois before 1790 came to an end. Explore how Timothy Pickering went about making amends with delegates from the Iroquois Confederacy after what occurred twelve years before in August 1779. Learn significance to 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua including Pickering’s involvement. Learn more about Pickering’s other government positions he held during Washington’s Presidency. Discover which branch of the United States Military got established while Pickering served in Washington’s Administration. Find out whether Pickering served under any other presidents after George Washington had stepped down in 1797. Get introduced to Timothy Pickering as a member of Congress including his opposition to Thomas Jefferson’s policies. Discover what became of some of those Wild Yankees whom fled from authorities by leaving Wyoming Valley for good. Learn exactly when first memorial was built honoring those men whom died at 1778 Battle of Wyoming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Confirming Acts Attempts Behind Halting Current & Further Violence
3w ago01:07:11Tap to summarizeAgree if Iroquois attacks on settlers villages still occurred a few years after Sullivan’s Campaign had already happened. Get an in depth analysis behind just how many Iroquois were displaced following Major General John Sullivan’s Raid. Explore how Connecticut Settlers faced a major setback come three years after Sullivan’s Campaign took place. Determine whether or not a third Yankee-Pennamite War would ultimately break out. Learn how Susquehanna Company come July 1785 went about offering up to 300 Acres of free land to those men whom sought settling within Wyoming Valley. Discover if many Connecticut Settlers purchased land, but did so through buying half shares. Figure out whether Timothy Pickering himself was in the state of Pennsylvania come January 1787. Learn what a Prothonotary does and agree if Pickering held that role. Get acquainted with Pennsylvania Legislature signing into law the Confirming Act from March 28,1787. Learn how factions existed behind 1787 Confirming Act involving Connecticut Settlers both veterans and newcomers. Agree if many of the kidnappers whom abducted Timothy Pickering come June 1788 fell under category status of half-share men. Get introduced to Zebulon Marcy along with knowing some of his background including personal loyalty ties. Go behind the scenes and explore whether the families of the men whom participated in Pickering’s abduction were all somehow related to one another. Learn how John Hyde Junior became a lead ring leader participant behind Pickering’s abduction. Explore the fates behind other various kidnappers involved in Timothy Pickering’s abduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Major General John Sullivan’s Expedition Against The Iroquois
Apr 2801:01:44Tap to summarizeDetermine what would’ve been the feeling amongst many members in Congress including Colonists following the wake of Wyoming Valley Massacre. Discover whether any particular religious groups in Pennsylvania opposed retaliation against Iroquois & British following what took place from July 3,1778. Learn what steps Congress took not long after the Wyoming Valley Massacre Incident took place. Explore what happened between October-November 1778 involving both sides. Get introduced to Continental Officers in Major General John Sullivan to Brigadier General James Clinton whom were chosen by General George Washington to lead expedition. Discover just how far back Major General Sullivan’s Revolutionary War Service dated to before 1779 Expedition. Receive a timeline of events which unraveled between August 9-11,1779, involving Sullivan’s Troop Forces. Learn what Brigadier General Clinton’s 1,500 Man Troop Force embarked upon between August 12-14,1779. Get an in depth analysis behind what occurred on August 29,1779 including the fate of British, Loyalist, & Iroquois Forces. Determine whether or not both sides endured major losses during Sullivan’s Campaign Raid. Learn what the Iroquois People labeled General George Washington nickname wise. Agree if Sullivan’s Campaign was truly responsible for breaking Iroquois Confederacy’s power altogether. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Dynamics Behind What Made Iroquois Nation Powerful
Apr 2001:20:21Tap to summarizeDiscover exactly what Haudenosaunee and Iroquois mean. Learn if the Iroquois People were part of a confederacy including how many tribes made up the group. Agree whether before and after European arrival if the Haudenosaunee had already defeated to taking in populations of different tribes. Discover just how strong the Haudenosaunee population stood by year 1650. Get an in depth analysis behind what made the Iroquois’ governing system unique from a structural standpoint. Learn how significant the matrilineal system was in Iroquois Society. Figure out whereabouts terrain wise the Iroquois called home in New York State. Get a breakdown of each tribal nations significance within the confederacy. Understand fundamental importance behind Wampum and why it was viewed with reverence amongst Iroquois Chiefs. Learn where Iroquois Nation stood regarding their loyalties around time Revolutionary War broke out. Discover what ensued on July 3, 1778, in the Wyoming Valley. Receive an in depth analysis report behind events leading up to American Forces getting massacred come July 3,1778, and how regular civilians were impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Feud Between Timothy Pickering and The Great Men
Apr 1401:06:03Tap to summarizeDetermine exactly what the young men whom successfully abducted Timothy Pickering were seeking to achieve land wise. Get reacquainted with dissident John Franklin Junior including his Revolutionary War Background. Learn how Franklin himself went about defending the Connecticut Yankees within Wyoming Valley Region. Understand why John Franklin saw Timothy Pickering as an elitist. Get introduced to John Jenkins Junior, the lead mastermind behind Timothy Pickering’s abduction. Explore how former Revolutionary War Officer Ethan Allen had a stake in the Wyoming Valley. Agree if Pennsylvania Authorities viewed Allen as a direct threat. Receive a brief introduction behind Trenton Decree of 1782 including how Timothy Pickering ultimately got involved in the matter shortly after it had gone into effect. Get a three pronged response behind exactly what Pickering hoped to achieve by the time he took over affairs pertaining to 1782 Trenton Decree. Understand why Article 9 to the Articles of Confederation was so important. Learn how Congress went about handling military management affairs. Discover what was created in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley on September 25,1786. Get an understanding behind just how different the world’s of Philadelphia and Wyoming Valley were from one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Restored Monarch Granting Charters For Two Non Neighboring Colonies
Apr 1001:03:44Tap to summarizeGet introduced to England’s King Charles II and why May 29,1660, was such an important moment for the English Monarchy. Determine what system of governing had been in existence during Charles II’s time away from England. Learn who John Winthrop Jr. was and how he made contributions to both the Massachusetts & Connecticut Colonies. Agree if people residing in the Connecticut Colony had shown concern about possible potential rule following Charles II’s restoration. Learn what defines a charter along with how Governor Winthrop went about securing one from the king. Go behind the scenes and learn how Connecticut Colony’s boundaries were defined under 1662 Charter. Determine whether or not the 1662 Charter allowed Connecticut Colony to do such things as making its own laws to choosing their own governor. Go forward to year of 1681 and learn what King Charles II had done for Mr. William Penn. Learn exactly what the 1681 Charter of Pennsylvania brought about. Agree if in fact the Charter of 1681 happened to also include a portion of the property already given to Connecticut Colony twenty years prior. Discover what course of events had unfolded come year 1754 involving Susquehanna Company from Hartford, Connecticut. Learn which Indian Tribe received protection from the Iroquois by mid 1750’s. Understand exactly what the Connecticut Yankees engaged in doing from 1754-1762. Explore how James Hamilton, Pennsylvania’s Governor, went as far as writing two written messages to Connecticut Officials regarding Connecticut Yankees having moved into Wyoming Valley. Receive a timeline of events which took place between April-October 1763 involving Lenape Indian Nation and Connecticut Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Uncovering The Reasons Into Why Timothy Pickering Got Abducted
Apr 401:15:24Tap to summarizeLearn if Timothy Pickering was by himself come evening of June 26, 1788. Get to know the differences between people labeled “Wild Yankees” and those called “Pennamites”, each calling Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley Region their land. Get a basic understanding behind why the “Wild Yankees” went about abducting Colonel Timothy Pickering come late June 1788. Learn about Timothy Pickering’s early years of growing up in Salem, Massachusetts. Explore Timothy Pickering’s role behind the American Revolution’s earliest military engagements come two months before April 1775. Discover which other assignments Pickering held during Revolutionary War after 1775. Get a ballpark figure behind how many decades had there been existing factions in the Wyoming Valley regarding people’s territorial land holding rights along Susquehanna River. Get introduced to William Judd along with his stance towards Timothy Pickering. Discover who John Franklin was including what Pickering himself had done to him just one month after Constitutional Convention had ended in September 1787. Understand what John Franklin had committed which prompted Pickering to issue his being arrested. Get an idea behind what Pickering called or referred to those individuals whom went about abducting him on June 26, 1788. Get an in depth analysis into the appearance of those kidnappers whom abducted Timothy Pickering. Receive an in depth report over the course of what happened during a near three week span involving Pickering’s abduction. Agree if it’s fair to say whether Timothy Pickering showed no objections towards his captors throughout entire captivity ordeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What Comes To People’s Minds When Learning About Pennsylvania From Colonial Times
Mar 3100:54:11Tap to summarizeDiscover what most people usually think about when hearing of Pennsylvania per their first thoughts during Colonial Times. Explore how another important event often comes to many people’s minds during late Eighteenth Century in Pennsylvania following Revolutionary War’s ending. Learn how one event from late August 1786 served as the ultimate catalyst behind one governing document’s eventual collapse to having it replaced with something else that’s still proven relevant nearly 240 Years later. Explore what Pennsylvania’s Delegates approved document wise come December 12, 1787. Agree if it’s very likely that our next book topic series discussion will focus on Pennsylvania during Colonial American Times. Get introduced to Pennsylvania’s Northeastern Region including a region known as the Wyoming Valley. Learn exactly where the name Wyoming originates from including its significance to Indian Tribes inhabiting the region. Understand exactly why June of 1788 proved to be such a vital month for the young United States including the same in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley Region. Learn how an official in Colonel Timothy Pickering got abducted, but how the incident itself wasn’t anything random. Get a brief introduction into Pennsylvania’s Geography from Colonial Times including Present Day. Discover the complexities behind who called Pennsylvania home from natives to outsiders and how different peoples ultimately competed with one another for territorial land rights. Understand how hardships were everywhere when Europeans came to settle in the New World. Agree if it’s fair to say that the young United States Nation was very fragile after Revolutionary War’s end which included individuals’ actions against people of official status rank like Colonel Timothy Pickering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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