HeyJaredExamining the Past: A History Podcast
My name is Dr. Solomon Smith. I have been teaching history at the University level since 2004. This podcast is an extension of the classes that I teach.
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S4E15, Mercantilism & the Growth of Piracy (opens the original)
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This episode examines mercantilism and the growth of piracy in theAmericas, with special emphasis on how it benefitted the colonies in the earlyyears and why those colonies ultimately helped suppress piracy.
S4E14, Empires Re-Invented (opens the original)
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This episode examines the transformation of the Americas during the period between 1660 and 1763 as a result of the institution of slavery, the creation of the sugar economy in the West Indies and Europe's rise as aneconomic and industrial power. The episode delves into the expansion of world trade circuits, the impact of mercantilism on the global economy, and the interconnectedness of various regions through the exchange of commodities like sugar, spices, textiles, and precious metals. It also
S4E13, The Critical Years, 1675-1700 (opens the original)
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This episode will focus is on the British colonies in the Western Hemisphere during the mid-17th century, delving into the series of crises that swept over the North American colonies between 1675 and 1700. These crises were partly attributed to conflicts between farmers and Native neighbors over land,livestock, and crops, as well as disputes between the home country and colonial merchants, particularly regarding customs duties and taxation. Environmentalchanges, including a severe drought from
S4E12, Awash in a Sea of Faith (opens the original)
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This episode covers the colonization of New England, with particular emphasis on how the Puritan colony differed from Virginia.
S4E11, Errands into the Wilderness (opens the original)
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This episode delves into the early encounters between European explorers and Native Americans in New England. The discussion covers the explorations ofGeorge Weymouth and John Smith, as well as the interactions between European fishermen and the indigenous people. It covers the challenges and conflicts that arose between the explorers and the natives, leading to a complex relationship marked by cooperation, suspicion, and occasional violence.
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