Season 2
13 episodes
Join Stan to discover the early years of American expansion.
1We The People--A Miracle
The nation’s delegates meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution.
2Now What? Doubling Our Size
George Washington faces a series of challenges during his tenure as the first president.
3Into the Great Unknown
The Louisiana Purchase expands the nation as Lewis and Clark venture on their famous expedition.
4Hanging On to What We've Got
Stan breaks down the War of 1812 and highlights key players James Madison and Andrew Jackson.
5Discovery Continues
Westward expansion creates icons like Daniel Boone as settlers venture into the American frontier.
6The Mountain Men
The fur trade brings adventure, exploration, and greed to the American frontier.
7Rivers and Railroads
Canals and railroads make the American economy vastly successful in the early 19th century.
8The Growing Stain of Slavery
Host Stan Ellsworth visits the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.
9From Sea to Shining Sea
As American settlers move into the Texas territory, conflict arises with the Battle of the Alamo.
10Go West, Young Man
Stan Ellsworth studies the historic pioneer movements like the Oregon Trail and the Mormon exodus.
11Moving Forward
The Pony Express connects the country like never before with its revolutionary mail service.
12Different Visions, Different Dreams
Different ideas about American government and economy separates the North and the South.
13A House Divided
A series of failed compromises between the Northern and Southern states ignites the Civil War.