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Lake Erie’s Geological & Lighthouse Breakthroughs
Season 43, Ep. 5
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Discover the number of actual islands which exist on Lake Erie including how far back they date. Learn the differences involving Lake Erie’s Western & Eastern Ends regarding rocklike formations. Go behind the scenes and learn everything there is to know about Glacial Grooves at Kelley’s Island, Ohio. Determine if in fact French Explorers were the first to discover true value behind presence of harbor around present day Erie, Pennsylvania. Figure out what Presque Isle in French refers to. Learn what changes take place involving Presque Isle Light come Post Civil War Era. Find out what unique nickname was given to the new Presque Isle Light. Come upon 2 Presque Isle Lighthouse Keepers who performed acts of heroism. Determine just how many lighthouses there are on Lake Erie’s Waters. Discover if another town in Western New York nearly came close to getting called Erie Canal’s Western Terminus. Get to know Walter Smith including whether or not he entered into any business deals with the Federal Government. Explore how Dunkirk Area had become home to many shipwrecks around the lights vicinity. Learn everything there is to know about weather phenomenon called Seiche which occurs 1-2 Years on Lake Erie. Discover how the resort village of Put-In-Bay, Ohio got its name including its historical significance from a militaristic standpoint. Go behind the scenes and discover what 15th Congress recognized the need for come year 1819. Understand importance behind what took place come year 1822 involving particular lighthouses on Lakes Erie & Ontario including how they resonate in the present day time. Figure out how Marblehead, Ohio got its name.
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10. Preserving The Salem Gunpowder Raid of 1775’s Legacy
01:05:50||Season 44, Ep. 10Discover exactly what happened to British General Thomas Gage following the debacle at Bunker Hill. Find out what exact role Margaret Gage might’ve played in the lead up to Concord. Learn if British Colonel Alexander Leslie managed to move forward despite his regiment’s retreat from Salem. Get an in depth analysis into how Salem’s Maritime Economy picked back up after Revolutionary War’s end including any modified adjustments that occurred. Go behind the scenes and learn how Federal Legislation enacted in December 1807 caused economic hardship for major port cities like Salem. Learn how the War of 1812, America’s Second War for Independence, impacted Salem during and after wars duration. Discover if Salem developed new economic opportunities after War of 1812’s end including other hardships that impacted New England Region. Learn just how long Britain’s 64th Regiment of Foot stayed in existence after the fallout from February 26, 1775. Discover if Salem, Massachusetts Native Timothy Pickering went on to hold other political posts after Revolutionary War’s end. Go behind the scenes and learn how Salem’s people banded together come February 26, 1875, in celebration for the centennial anniversary. Determine if Salem has any historical markers including parks that focus on Leslie’s retreat. Get an understanding behind why the Salem Gunpowder Incident became more of an afterthought in the months following February 26, 1775.9. Determining Whether The Lessons From Salem Got Entirely Replaced
01:15:05||Season 44, Ep. 9Determine just how different the situation was for British Troop Forces as they made their way into Concord from Lexington. Agree if by early afternoon of April 19, 1775, lessons from Salem were still on the minds amongst militia commanders. Go behind the scenes and discover whether or not British Troop Units were well protected as they engaged Colonial Forces during their retreat back to Boston. Determine how one could best define the phrase “might have”. Learn what the lessons of Salem got replaced with following outcomes at Lexington & Concord. Figure out just how soon had Salem been warned about the shooting on Lexington Green. Get an in depth analysis behind what Richard Derby Sr. proposed following aftermath of Lexington & Concord Battles. Get an understanding behind the militaristic approach General Gage took after Concord Battle. Learn everything about what unraveled on June 17, 1775 involving British & Colonial Militia Troop Forces. Discover exactly what colonial forces had shown four months later after February. Learn how Salem went about playing a vital military role during the Revolutionary War. Receive a double edge sword behind legislation passed by Massachusetts Assembly in 1778 involving people whose loyalties were to king and country. Discover how Salem advanced forward following 1783 Treaty of Paris.8. Getting Word Of News Out About Colonel Leslie’s Retreat
01:08:42||Season 44, Ep. 8Agree if in fact the news behind Colonel Leslie’s retreat had spread quickly to neighboring towns outside Salem. Discover just how intense printing a newspaper was in Colonial Times. Learn how many days after February 26 did a newspaper in Massachusetts first go about publishing an account regarding Colonel Leslie’s retreat. Get introduced to Essex Gazette along with discovering true purposes which Colonial American Newspapers served. Learn Samuel Hall’s role with the Essex Gazette including what got published from a political view standpoint in response to the event from February 26, 1775. Determine if other news accounts involving what took place in Salem appeared elsewhere within and outside New England. Learn when Essex Gazette first got established including its stance regarding the 1768 Boston Non-Importation Agreement. Discover if the Essex Gazette had a rival newspaper who shared general differing viewpoints. Go behind the scenes and learn how General Thomas Gage went about viewing the gunpowder raid fallout. Determine exactly what factor contributed to the debacle at Salem involving General Gage’s strategical planning. Get an in depth analysis behind what takes place 1 1/2 Months later after Salem come April 19, 1775, involving communication between a lead Commanding British Officer and a subordinate below. Learn if there are any differences between what unraveled on February 26 versus April 19.7. Colonel Alexander Leslie’s Last Stand
01:06:02||Season 44, Ep. 7Discover what came about following Richard Derby Senior moving nearby where Colonel Alexander Leslie was currently positioned. Figure out if Colonel Leslie and other 64th Regiment of Foot Officers decided upon another efficient strategy behind getting the crowd to disperse. Learn what Captain John Felt of Salem overheard while following Colonel Leslie nearby en route to Browne’s Wharf. Agree if Colonel Leslie’s troops had suffered from an assortment of things by late afternoon February 26, 1775. Determine what unpleasant reality had set in for Colonel Leslie including what he was prohibited from doing. Go behind the scenes and determine the best approach behind resolving Colonel Leslie’s dilemma. Understand why gangs of workers, sailors, & fishermen in Salem ultimately differed from their Boston counterparts. Learn how ship captains had broad powers including Salem Captain John Felt getting approached by Colonel Leslie. Get an in depth analysis behind presence of other militia group units arriving into Salem just as 64th Regiment of Foot began departing. Discover whether British retreat was immune from incidents taking place including various concerns which Colonel Leslie might’ve been faced with while getting escorted back to Marblehead. Get to know Sarah Tarrant. Agree if it’s fair to say that theatrical works got demonstrated by Salem’s townspeople on February 26, 1775.6. Getting Acquainted With Britain’s 64th Regiment of Foot
01:06:26||Season 44, Ep. 6Get introduced to British Officer Alexander Leslie including his family upbringing. Discover what type of ship HMS Lively was including her role within the greater British Fleet Network. Find out if any written letters regarding correspondence between General Gage & Colonel Leslie exist entailing plans about a raid on Salem. Receive an accurate breakdown description of how many troops served under Colonel Leslie’s 64th Regiment of Foot. Get an in depth analysis behind what the troops within 64th Regiment of Foot were anticipating per their mission come late February 1775. Receive a thorough detailed study analysis of Massachusetts’s Coast to discovering how many hours it took in transporting 64th Regiment of Foot from Castle Island to Marblehead. Determine what the overall chances were for Colonel Leslie’s troops in taking Marblehead’s People by surprise. Learn what other activity event had become a customary norm for people residing in Eastern Massachusetts besides attending church on Sunday’s. Get introduced to Marblehead Native in Major John Pedrick to Salem Native Colonel David Mason. Figure out what advantage Salem Farmers possessed that Colonel Leslie’s Infantry lacked. Discover what action Colonel Mason took that allowed him to outsmart oncoming flow of British Troops. Understand how different complexities of people from all corners of Salem were impacted by late afternoon February 26, 1775.5. Ensuring One’s Safety Within Places Of Establishment
01:07:53||Season 44, Ep. 5Explore differences between taverns and inns. Get an understanding behind why British Officer Spies in Captain William Brown & Ensign Henry DeBerniere had to be careful when frequenting Inns/Taverns. Agree if Engineers in uniform were considered to be the most common mapmakers. Understand why Sunday was so important including what was and wasn’t tolerated per this specific day. Learn if tavern keepers were active participants when it came to partaking in political discussions per their establishments. Discover the benefits behind what Civil Officers in Massachusetts could conduct. Determine when the first Committee of Safety got created in Massachusetts including modifications made leading up to Mid February 1775. Understand how and why militiamen operated the way they did before and after drill trainings. Go behind the scenes and determine firsthand how many known Massachusetts Militiamen gathered for drill training practices leading up to late February 1775. Learn if violence against those people loyal to King & Country was frequent. Get an understanding behind what truly was a deep internal problem plaguing General Gage’s regiments. Discover who Henry Barnes is and how he comes into contact with Captain Brown and Ensign DeBerniere. Determine where things stand by Mid February 1775 involving General Gage’s access to intelligence reports from multiple spies. Learn what went into making cannons effective including the regiment General Gage selects to march north of Boston.4. Getting A Better Read On Britain’s Military Establishment In North America
01:11:16||Season 44, Ep. 4Determine firsthand if British Soldiers had served as permanent fixtures in the American Colonies before 7 Years War ended. Go behind the scenes and learn how previous conflicts paved the way for French & Indian War. Learn how British Officers & Soldiers eventually came to view both Colonial Militia Forces & Indians. Discover how many Indian People’s truly felt about the British following Royal Proclamation of 1763. Get an in depth analysis behind why Pontiac’s Rebellion took place. Uncover a shocking story that occurred during Pontiac’s Rebellion come late June 1763 including its ramifications. Learn what other legislation Parliament enacted in 1765 being same year that Stamp Act went into law including the British Officer who ardently supported the measure. Go behind the scenes and explore which exact element played crucial to both sides achieving success involving gun powder raids. Learn what the British could and couldn’t control. Agree if it’s fair to say that both sides engaged in full time competition involving intelligence gathering. Learn about companionship and the uncertainties it posed.3. Uncovering The Real Story Behind What Led Up To March 5, 1770
01:18:53||Season 44, Ep. 3Get introduced to Ebenezer Richardson. Understand what unravels on Thursday February 22, 1770, involving Ebenezer Richardson including the event that follows less than two weeks later. Learn why Parliament passed the 1773 Tea Act including actions engaged by Bostonian’s come December 16 of that year. Discover how Parliament responded in the aftermath of events from December 16, 1773. Learn which British Military Officer arrived into Boston Harbor come May 13, 1774. Discover how Salem’s Loyalists reacted to arrival of new British Officer. Get an in-depth analysis involving Salem’s Mercantile Elite. Get to know Timothy Pickering including his personal style approach behind resolving sensitive issues. Go behind the scenes and learn how Boston Committee of Correspondence responded in midst of Parliament enacting Intolerable Acts. Determine whether or not the new British General understood where Salem’s Mercantile Elite actually stood regarding current British policies.2. Getting To Know The Early Years Of Salem Massachusetts’s Existence
01:22:18||Season 44, Ep. 2Find out when English Colonists first settled in present day Salem including the original settlement’s name. Get to know Englishmen Roger Conant & John Endecott including their job roles. Learn about the Puritan’s as well as their religious beliefs. Discover what Salem refers to including the working relationship between Roger Conant & John Endecott. Go behind the scenes and learn about Puritan Migration Movement from 1620-1640. Determine if all Puritans who came into New England got accepted for what they believed in religious wise. Discover what unique military achievement being the first of its kind took place in Salem come December 13, 1636. Get an in depth analysis behind differences between those people living in Salem Town versus Salem Village. Determine what types of political and social divisions did Salem Village Residents contend with and whether or not the community as a whole was immune to conflict from within. Get a timeline of events involving Salem Village beginning from 1672 into May 1693. Get an understanding of where Salem’s Population stood by 1770 including the unique history behind why it was such an important port city. Learn exactly what the 1765 Stamp Act required Britain’s Subject’s, 13 Colonies, to pay tax on including people of Salem’s responses. Determine if peace itself was short lived following Parliament’s repeal of 1765 Stamp Act. Get an understanding about Boston Non Importation Agreement of 1768 including how Salem’s Merchants responded.