Scotty J's American History Podcast

Today we look at the often over looked situation in what became West Virginia. A few skirmishes happened and some which set the stage for larger conflicts.

To day, Scotty J discusses the first battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the war.

Today Scotty J looks at the plans that the Union came up with in the early days of the Civil War.

Today Scotty J looks at the first inaugural addresses given by Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

Today we take a look at the Confederate President, Jefferson Davis. We compare his strategy against Lincoln and look at what led to the eventual Southern defeat.

Today we look at the 16th President and Commander in Chief during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln.

The first show of the New Year and we launch the Civil War. Today we begin with the first official act, and that was the attack on Fort Sumter.

Today, the last ditch and little known Corwin Amendment is discussed as well as the intro to the next section, the Civil War.

Today we learn about the Crittenden Compromise, and what it meant for the possibility of saving the country. And we discuss the formation of the Confederate States and what lead them to leave the country.

The 1860 Presidential Election is discussed and what it meant for the country.

Today we talk about the life of abolitionist John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859.

Today, the landmark Dred Scott v Sanford case is discussed. This case set a precedent for freedom and relegated millions to property status.

How did a beating in the Senate help push this country into the Civil War? Listen to today's podcast and find out.

Today Scotty J looks at the incident known as "Bleeding Kansas". No it, not the band's greatest hits album, but a battle between pro and anti-slavery forces in the Kansas Territory and it's effects on the coming Civil W

No, it's not a bill to prevent the Osmonds from performing, but it did help lead to the Civil War. Listen as Scotty J talks about the Ostend Manifesto.

In today's 50th show, Scotty J talks about the Kansas-Nebraska Act. What it was, how it was organized and how it led the country to war.

Today, Scotty J talks about the life of Frederick Douglass and his impact on our country.

Today we talk about the politician Stephen A. Douglas and his history. Why is he only mentioned in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates? Listen and find out.

Today, Scotty J talks about the 1852 book Uncle Tom's Cabin and how it's impact led to the Civil War

Today we look at the important events of 1850. The Nashville Convention, the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act all take center stage and shapes the country for it's future conflict.