September 15, 2014

Notes: Episode 8, American Expansion (Part 2)

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 6:32 – Bolívar led more than just his namesake country of Bolivia to independence; he was also instrumental to the independence movements of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It really is a tragedy that he’s not better known, as few military and political leaders have had […]

8. American Expansion (Part 2)

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In this episode, we discuss the further expansion of the United States into the formerly Spanish territories of Texas and California, as well as their involvement in the Spanish-American War and the political crises caused by its effects. Paul McGeown returns as guest.