The End of the Federalist Era
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues John Adams' opposition to a war with France saved the young nation but doomed his political career and paved the way for the election of Thomas Jefferson. By steppin...
19 Okt 202016min
Washington's Presidency
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues George Washington's administration set many important precedents that continue in the United States to this day. Washington new he needed experts around him and esta...
19 Okt 202026min
The Ratification Debates
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the ratification debates illustrated the disagreement among Americans regarding the adoption of the new Constitution. Federalists undertook a successful propaganda c...
12 Okt 202017min
The Constitutional Convention
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the constitutional convention was a conservative victory that put numerous barriers between popular democratic or "mob rule" and the levers of government. James Madi...
12 Okt 202046min
"A Union Without Power" The Articles of Confederation
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the Articles of Confederation government was extremely weak and unable to deal with the massive debt and competing interests of states following the American Revolut...
12 Okt 202020min
The American Revolution Part 2
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the Revolutionary War held several important consequences for Americans, beyond simply maintaining their independence from Great Britain. George Washington, while ce...
12 Okt 202032min
The American Revolution Part 1
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the Revolutionary War was a far more complex event than is traditionally taught. George Washington lost more battles than he won, though his victories were important...
12 Okt 202022min
"Upstarts & Rogues" The American Insurgency
In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues American colonists launched an insurgency in the face of British punitive actions that resulted from the Boston Tea Party. John Adams once wrote: "But what do we mea...
7 Okt 202030min
