Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we're digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let's have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of America.
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Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we're digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let's have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of America.
The Man Who Would (Eventually) Marry Abigail Adams
Founded
55 minutes
2 months ago
The Man Who Would (Eventually) Marry Abigail Adams
How much do you know about the social class system in colonial America before the revolution? Although it might sound like a boring topic, it influenced how every event in the revolution unfolded.
Don't worry though, this week isn't a lecture about social hierarchies. We can start exploring the topic by finding out more about Abigail Adams's husband, the man who really wanted to be a farmer against his father's wishes, the second president of the United States, John Adams.
Key Players:
John Adams: John Adams son; born to the middle class, eventually becomes lawyer and second president of the USA
Samuel Adams: John's cousin; born to money, eventually becomes and stays in poverty on purpose, kind of starts a revolution
Abigail Adams: Strong and intelligent woman; born to a prominent family, her husband and son would become presidents
James Otis Jr: Prominent Boston Lawyer; born to a wealthy family, mentor to John Adams, hamster
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Founded
Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we're digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let's have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of America.
