Daniel Boone: An American Trailblazer | Foundations of Freedom Ep.10 | The GDP

We are excited to be back with another episode of the Foundations of Freedom. If you are new to this series this is where we cover historical figures and events which paved the way for the great nation we have today.  In this week's episode we will explore the life and legacy of a man surrounded by folklore and myths: Daniel Boone. He was a husband, soldier and hunter who paved the way for the movement west before America gained its independence. You won’t want to miss this one!  Outline:   0:00: Intro 1:30: Jake learning about Daniel Boone 5:30: When Daniel Boone’s was born 6:00: Boone as a very big American legend 7:00: Boone opened more of the West for Americans to follow 9:00: Early life – loved the land, hunting, and the outdoors 11:00: Learned hunting from the Indians 12:00: Incorporated many of the values the Indians had for the land and nature as a whole 13:00: Story about young Boone on a bear hunt 15:00: Reverence and respect for the outdoors and lived in it vs a modern day place to escape 17:00: Boone’s desire to have adventure and see what was out there.  18:45: Kentucky as a wilderness 20:00: Hunting bear records 21:30: When he decided to come to Kentucky 22:00:  Breakdown of how bears and deer were used in the economy 25:00: Where to get bear meat 29:00: Desire to explore the unknown 31:00: Boone’s family and kids 34:00: Non-violent approach 35:45: Boone rescuing his daughters from the Shawnee 39:00: Boone’s respect for the Indians 41:00: Boone and the Indians like football players 42:30: The Cumberland Gap 45:45:Great Valley Road, Wilderness Road, and the Cumberland Gap 48:00: Unclaimed land after the Cumberland Gap 49:00: The importance of the Gap as a place for new land for settlers 50:00: Boonesborough  51:00: Huge part of the expanse of the U.S. into the West 51:30: In 30 years Kentucky becomes a state and grows to a population of 300,000 52:30: Boone popularized the Gap and brought the expansion of settlers to new lands 53:00: Unlocks the opportunity for the West of the U.S. i.e. Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clarke, etc… 54:45: One man opened the doors for a vast amount of U.S. history – the heart of America 55:30 The true Frontiersman who lived out the American dream 56:00: Laying the framework for America 58:00: The importance of keeping Boonesborough  1:01:00: His arrest and promotion in the U.S. Military 1:03:00: Lack of business knowledge and problems with his land and property 1:04:00: Gave up everything to pay his debts before he died 1:07:15: Moved to Missouri with his family and extended family (technically out of the U.S.) 1:07:45: Spanish gave Boone 850 acres and gave him military honors 1:09:30: Boone’s death 1:11:00: Where Boone was buried 1:13:00: Our thoughts on Daniel Boone 1:15:00: What Boone represents and how he and individuals like him helped make America 1:18:30: Boone as an example of how to live in the outdoors 1:20:00: Closing thoughts Resources:  https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bear-grease/ep-14-daniel-boone-foundations-of-an-american-archetype-part-1 https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bear-grease/episode-16-daniel-boone-the-legend-of-cumberland-gap-part-2 https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bear-grease/ep-18-daniel-boone-american-woodsman-part-3 8 thing you may not know about Boone