Scotty J's American History Podcast

Today, Scotty J discusses the often forgotten War of 1812. This war was fought over 3 years and the last battle happened after the treaty was signed.

Today Scotty J talks about the 1808 ban on the transatlantic slave trade and the resulting internal slave trade it created.

Today, Scotty J discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition. These two men and their Corps of Discovery made some of the most detailed maps of the Louisiana Purchase known to man, and had very detailed notes as well.

Today, Scotty J talks about the little known Gabriel Posser slave revolt of 1800 and introduces the listeners on the concept of manumission.

We start the 19th century with America's first OG Aaron Burr. Scotty J talks about the most controversial of the Founding Fathers and why he's an OG.

In short episode today, Scotty J sets up the 19th century and introduces the people and events that will be covered in the coming weeks.

Today, Scotty J wraps up the Colonial Period with the First election and Washington's Farwell Address.

Today, we cover the United States Constitution. This is the document that helped define our government and is also the home of some debate.

Today, Scotty J discusses the Father of the Constitution, James Madison and his contributions to the early government.

This is it. Today we finally get to the American Revolution. We talk about the War for Independence and the different battles that helped the colonies beak free from Britain.

Today, we look at the firebrand Patrick Henry. While he was known for his famous speech, much of his life has been left out. Scotty J talks about this famous man and his impact on our country.

In today's podcast, Scotty J takes a look at the Founding Father John Hancock. We know him as the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence, but there was more to is life than just that. So sit back and list

Today, Scotty J takes a look at one of the founding documents of your nation, the Declaration of Independence and it's influence on our country.

In today's podcast, Scotty J talks about the forgotten member of the Adams family, Samuel. No, he's not the beer guy, but he's one of the movers and shakers behind the scenes of the Revolutionary War and is often oversh

IN this podcast, Scotty J takes a look at the forgotten story of Paul Revere. We know of his famous ride, but there is more to the man. Scotty J covers his ride and his military record during the war,

IN this podcasts, Scotty J looks at two speeches given before the war. One is the famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech by Patrick Henry and the other is a lesser known speech given by Samuel Adams.

Today, Scotty J takes a look at Founding Father John Jay. His impact in the Revolution was still felt and for the work with the Federalist papers, earned him the seat as First Judge of the Supreme Court.

Today, Scotty J takes a look at the long over looked Founding Father John Adams. His contributions to the country are often overshadowed by those of Washington, Jefferson and Franklin, but his work helped start this cou

Toady, Scotty J talks about the Founding Fathers and their contribution to the country and our history. It's a shame that these men are only mentioned in passing in our children's history books,and only explained in some

Scotty J takes a look at the first European war to be fought in America and how it influenced the Revolutionary War that came 10 years after the end of the French and Indian War.