In this episode, host John Miller breaks down the origins and ramifications of Bacon's Rebellion in colonial Virginia in the late 17th century. John explains how Bacon's Rebellion impacted slavery in the colonies from the late 1600s into the mid 1700s and how the expansion of slavery impacted the colonies. Additionally, John talks about Salutary Neglect, what brought it about and how it affected the colonies as they developed a unique American identity.

In this episode, John discusses the importance of the English Civil War, Mercantilism and the Dominion of New England to the continuing story of what will be the United States. John explains what caused the English Civil War, who was on which side, who won and why it mattered for the British North American colonies. John also defines mercantilism and gives a rundown of how it worked in the British North American colonies. He tells the audience how mercantilism affected the relationship between England and the colonies and what the Navigation Acts have to do with all of this.

Finally, John goes through the history of the Dominion of New England and explains why it is often referred to as "the first American Revolution".

In this episode, John gives a breakdown of the origins and character of each of the original thirteen colonies that will compose the United States. John will cover who it was that created the colonies, the motivations of those who did so and how they evolved over the first few decades of their respective existences. The colonies will be grouped into regions and John will explain what makes each region different and how the colonies within that region had common-or different--characteristics.

In addition, John gives each colony its very own colonial motto! Are you from one of these thirteen states now? Let's see if you agree or disagree with the motto that John thinks might give those less familiar with Pennsylvania or Virginia or Massachusetts, a picture of what those states were like as colonies. Beware: some of these are definitely not for kids!