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The Constitution had been made the law of the land, but our founders wanted to make sure the people – and the government – knew certain fundamental rights could not be trampled upon.Bởi Growing Patriots

We've talked about the Legislative and Judicial Branches. Now, it's time to learn what the Executive Branch does!Bởi Growing Patriots

We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.Bởi Growing Patriots

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!Bởi Growing Patriots

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.…

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!…

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out.Here's how it works.…

We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia! Here's the story.Bởi Growing Patriots

This Veteran's Day, we're flashing back to our episode about how the American military was first created!Bởi Growing Patriots

If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again!From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn was celebrated in colonial America.Bởi Growing Patriots

When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.Bởi Growing Patriots

A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!Bởi Growing Patriots

10 fun facts about the Constitution!Bởi Growing Patriots

When our founders were setting up a new country, that had to make sure that they set up a new government that represented everyone. Here's how they got it done.Bởi Growing Patriots

Our founders created a constitution that would limit the government. That means the people have to be strong and brave. Our friend from the James Madison Institute joins us to explain.Bởi Growing Patriots

How did the Constitution come to be? We have a quick look at the Constitutional Convention in this minisode!Bởi Growing Patriots

Our founders had to choose what kind of government America would have – and they chose a republic. What does that mean and how does it work? And why did Benjamin Franklin famously say we have a "republic, if we can keep it"?Find out in this episode!Bởi Growing Patriots

WE THE PEOPLE.Those are the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution – and one of the most famous phrases in the world. But what's a preamble and what does it do? Find out in this episode!Bởi Growing Patriots

What's a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? In this episode, we find out!Bởi Growing Patriots

What is a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? Today, we find out.Bởi Growing Patriots

Now that America was its very own country, our founders had to figure out how to run it! The Articles of Confederation helped with that.Bởi Growing Patriots

At long last, the American Revolution comes to an end. Liberty wins!Bởi Growing Patriots

The battle season of 1780 was a big one – with a major plot twist toward the end!Bởi Growing Patriots

Washington and his men were encamped at Morristown, New Jersey during the winter of 1779-80 – one of the harshest winters in history.Bởi Growing Patriots

The British said they would free any enslaved person who came to fight on their side – but was there a catch? Find out in this episode!Bởi Growing Patriots

Dr. Kacy Tillman joins us for this episode to tell us all about loyalist women.In the 18th century, most people didn't believe women could think for themselves. So, they could get in trouble for the opinions of their fathers, husbands, brothers, and other men in their lives. History might remember them as loyalists, but some simply wanted peace. Ot…

The battle for liberty rages on in the summer and autumn of 1779.Bởi Growing Patriots

Learn how Spain helped colonists during the American Revolution!Bởi Growing Patriots

A look at the next round of battles – from Kaskaskia to Kettle Creek.Bởi Growing Patriots

Learn all about Christmas in the colonial era.Bởi Growing Patriots

In 1792, George Washington asked Americans to set aside one day in November to reflect on gratitude. Here is what the proclamation said.Bởi Growing Patriots

We've heard a lot about soldiers, spies, and political leaders during the American Revolution — and most of them were men. In this episode, we're joined by an expert in women's history to hear what the ladies were up to.Bởi Growing Patriots

In the first major battle after leaving Valley Forge, both armies found out if the Americans' new training had paid off.Bởi Growing Patriots

George Washington heard that the British Army was making a move - and maybe it was time to leave Valley Forge. In this minisode, we talk about how they decided when to leave and what happened next.Bởi Growing Patriots

As we've been talking about the American Revolution, we've been taking a lot about people getting hurt, wounded, and sick. What happens next? In this episode, you'll hear all about what medical care was like.Bởi Growing Patriots

Not everyone in the American Colonies wanted liberty from Great Britain. In this episode, we talk about the loyalists who wanted to remain a British Colony, including Thomas Hutchinson, Governor of Massachusetts.Bởi Growing Patriots

The winter of 1777-1778 was pivotal for the Continental Army. While wintering under terrible conditions at Valley Forge, the soldiers trained hard. What was life like in that winter? In this episode, we find out.Bởi Growing Patriots

The battlefield had so much gunsmoke and noise—how were the soldiers supposed to know what to do? A fife and drum corps!Amelia is joined by a fifer to tell us all about it.Bởi Growing Patriots

In this quick minisode, Amelia tells you all about Revolutionary War uniforms.Bởi Growing Patriots

In the midst of the battles of Saragota, another battle was being fought- this time in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Find out what happened (and who was hiding!) in this epsiode.Bởi Growing Patriots

The American and British armies met in upstate New York and the two battles that followed changed the momentum of the American Revolution. We're joined by Eric Schnitzer from Saratoga National Historic Park to tell us all about who was there, what happened, and why it was such an important battle.Bởi Growing Patriots

France was a key ally during the American Revolution, and perhaps the most famous fighting Frenchman was the Marquis de Lafayette. This week, we're joined by Lafayette expert Laura Auricchio to talk about why he joined the fight for American independence, how he got France and America on the same page, and what he did after the war.…

Here's a quick episode to catch you up on what happened between the Washington Crossing the Delaware and The Battles of Saratoga (which will have a full episode of its own coming up).Bởi Growing Patriots

Learn all about Christmas during the American Revolution!Bởi Growing Patriots

A classic episode! Learn all about Christmas traditions in Colonial America.Bởi Growing Patriots

As head of the American military, George Washington needed the kind of information only spies could provide. Learn all about the Culper spy ring and how they fought for American liberty.Bởi Growing Patriots

In this episode, we talked about what kids did during the American Revolution. How did they help the fight for liberty?We're joined by a special guest from Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to tell us all about how he served as a teenager.Bởi Growing Patriots

In case you missed the Thanksgiving special last year, here it is again! Hear all about how Thanksgiving was celebrated during the American Revolution.Bởi Growing Patriots

Things weren't looking so good for George Washington's Continental Army, so he had to do something fast! Why was it so important that he cross the Delaware River? Did he have to do it during the winter? What did it mean for the revolution? Find out in this episode!Bởi Growing Patriots

Once the Revolutionary War started, we needed a flag so soldiers could tell each other apart on the battlefield. For this important job, they turned to Betsy Ross. Why did they pick her? Did George Washington like the flag? How did she feel about such an important job? This week, we're joined by Lisa Moulder from the Betsy Ross House as well as Bet…