Crimes of the King: No Justice (#7-10)

Crimes of the King: The Final Five (#23-27)

Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 📜 Primary source and research links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes [https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances] 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com [https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Crimes of the King: Fake Laws (#13-22)

Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive app [https://1776-e81.vercel.app/]for students that explore Episode 8 * 📜 Primary source and research links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes [https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances] 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com [https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Crimes of the King: Redcoat Thugs (#11-12)

Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive app [https://1776-redcoats.vercel.app/]for students that explore the episode [https://1776-redcoats.vercel.app/] * 📜 Primary source and citation links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes [https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances] * 🤓Dig Deeper: The untold story of the Boston Massacre Trials! [https://www.masshist.org/features/massacre/trials] 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com [https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

1776: A War for Freedom?

Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? But in today’s bonus BLACK HISTORY MONTH episode, we’re asking this question: Did England or America offer enslaved Black colonists more freedom? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive App [https://bhm-podcast.vercel.app/] that quizzes students on the best path to freedom! * 📜 Source and citation links: * Boston King [https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/boston-king]| Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Life-Boston-King-Carmelita-Robertson/dp/1551094517] * Peter Salem [https://www.nps.gov/people/peter-salem.htm] * Elizabeth Freeman [https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-freeman] * 🤓Dig Deeper: African Americans in the Revolutionary War [https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/essays/african-americans-revolutionary-war] 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com [https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Crimes of the King: Presidents Day!

Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? But in today’s bonus PRESIDENTS DAY episode, we’re asking this question: Did GW repeat King George’s crimes when he became prez? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with activity handouts [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sDSRPgaoxAuZrgCL-L9iQtpFf7F83S_M?usp=sharing] (graphic novel handout of the Whiskey Rebellion for students) * 🎮Blooket! Whole-class game [https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/698a3498aa3ea0bbf76abc07] (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game! [https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=698a3ffd8b288220dd7c61a4] * 📜 Primary source and citation links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes [https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances] * The Constitution! [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution] * 🤓Dig Deeper: The History of President’s Day! [https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/facts/the-truth-about-presidents-day] 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com [https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]