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  3. America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus
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  5. 2008

Episodes from America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus broadcast in 2008

October
  1. Slave or Free
    6/18. As more states are admitted to the Union, the slavery debate reaches a critical point.
  2. East and West
    5/18. Thousands move west, while Indian tribes who do not assimilate are forced off their land.
  3. Liberty and Security
    4/18. The impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on America.
  4. Independence and Republicanism
    3/18. America wins independence and George Washington is inaugurated as its first President.
September
  1. Empire and Liberties
    2/18. Colonists sow the seeds of modern democracy, but slavery is a vital part of the economy.
  2. Land and Peoples
    1/18. The story of America's first inhabitants and the impact of European exploration.

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