S1E7 The Early Republic: Expansion, Resistance & Nationalism

In Episode 7 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G examines how Jefferson’s republic grappled with paradoxes of freedom amid rapid expansion and conflict. Key topics include:• Jefferson’s presidency, the Haitian Revolution & Gabriel’s Rebellion• Rise of scientific racism & challenges from Black intellectuals• Republican Motherhood and early female education• Peaceful transfer of power in 1800 and Jefferson’s small-govt reforms• Constitutional crisis over the Louisiana Purchase• Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery and Native partnerships• Tecumseh’s Confederacy and Prophetstown• The War of 1812: from USS Constitution to the burning of Washington• Era of Good Feelings and the Monroe Doctrine**Links & Resources:**– Instagram: [@star_spangled_studies](https://www.instagram.com/star_spangled_studies)– Facebook: [Star-Spangled Studies](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576389415625)Historian Dr. G covers Jefferson’s paradoxical vision, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, Tecumseh’s resistance, the War of 1812, and the rise of American nationalism under the Monroe Doctrine.Keywords: Early Republic podcast, Jefferson presidency, Gabriel’s Rebellion, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, Tecumseh, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, Dr. G