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Starting the States is a History Podcast dedicated to telling the history of each U.S. state before joining the Union.

Jonathan Broida


    • Oct 3, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Episode 7: Native Americans in North America (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 20:42


    In this episode we look at the Eastern Woodlands culture with a focus on the Northeast and Southeast. We then discuss the role archaeologists play in helping us better understand the complex and largely unknown history of indigenous people in North America. Send me an email at startingthestates@gmail.com. You can also stay up to date on all things podcast related by following the show on Twitter at @startthestates. The song you hear at the beginning and end of every episode is “Jam with Me” by Monplaisir

    Episode 6: Native Americans in North America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 15:44


    In this episode, we begin our look at the importance of understanding the role Native Americans played in starting the states. We discuss how the history of indigenous people is often overlooked, and the steps we can take to correct this wrong. Have a question or comment? Send me an email at startingthestates@gmail.com. You can also stay up to date on all things podcast related by following the show on Twitter at @startthestates. The song you hear at the beginning and end of every episode is “Jam with Me” by Monplaisir

    Episode 5: Divide in New Jersey (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 17:09


    We wrap up New Jersey by diving deeper into its border conflicts with New York and how it was involved in the American Revolution. If you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please leave a review on itunes, Google Play or wherever you download from. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for listening to another episode of Starting the States. Follow me on twitter at @startthestates to stay up to date. Also drop me an email at startingthestates@gmail.com

    Episode 4: Divide in New Jersey (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 12:41


    Many seem to think poorly of New Jersey but is that fair? By looking at how this state got its start we will see that from the beginning, internal and external factors played a role in shaping how this state is thought of today. Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/startthestates Email me at startingthestates@gmail.com Intro/outro song is "Jam with Me" by Monplaisir

    Episode 3: Piecing together Pennsylvania (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 18:30


    Part 2 of Piecing together Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Colony's emphasis on religious freedom helped lay the foundation for the creation of the United States, but this colony was one of the slowest to respond to the call for independence, Why? Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/startthestates Email me at startingthestates@gmail.com Intro/outro theme is "Jam with Me" by Monplaisir

    Episode 2: Piecing together Pennsylvania (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 15:12


    The Pennsylvania Colony's emphasis on religious freedom helped lay the foundation for the creation of the United States, but this colony was one of the slowest to respond to the call for independence. Why? Song is "Jam With Me" by Monplaisir Follow on Twitter to keep up to date! https://twitter.com/startthestates

    Episode 1: The History of Delaware

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 13:03


    Hidden within the small borders of Delaware is a big history that is as interesting as it is weird. The story of how Delaware got its start may just change the way you think about this State and the United States as a whole. Song is "Jam With Me" by Monplaisir Follow on Twitter to keep up to date! https://twitter.com/startthestates

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