Mildly Amusing History Class

Mary Hartley

This show provides an overview of US History in a quirky and engaging way.

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9 episodes
Updated Jul 26, 2021

Episodes9

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Jul 26, 2021 · 4 min
Student voices: Explore New England
Students explain what they learned in summer enrichment.
Dec 31, 2019 · 18 min
The French and Indian War
An explanation of the name of the conflict, background that led to the war, and major consequences of this early global war.
Dec 11, 2019 · 18 min
American Slavery
An overview of the development and practice of slavery in the United States.
Aug 15, 2019 · 17 min
Life in Colonial America
An introduction to society, daily life, and culture of white colonists. Topics include social structure, life expectancy, medicine, and the lives of women.
Aug 1, 2019 · 22 min
Colonial Settlement Conclusion
Describes and analyzes the settlement of the other 10 colonies in the future United States.
Jul 17, 2019 · 18 min
Settlement of Rhode Island
A look at the establishment of RHode Island including how RI got its name, Native American communities, and the founding of Providence, Portsmouth, and Warwick.
Jul 6, 2019 · 16 min
English Settlement in New England Part 2
Details about the social, religious, and political structure of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and events in England which affected its development.
Jun 23, 2019 · 12 min
English Settlement in New England Part 1
A discussion of the Plymouth colony including settlers religious beliefs, reasons for settlement, early hardship, and relationship with Native Americans
Jun 17, 2019 · 19 min
Early English Settlement in North America
This episode provides a brief overview of early English settlement including Roanoke, Jamestown, interactions with Native Americans and indentured servants concluding with a pretty whiny primary source.