In this episode, we delve into the religious landscape of Antebellum America. Explore the transformation of William Miller from deist to a Christian, sparking the Millerite movement. Discover the impact of deism among America's founding fathers, the rise of Protestant denominations, and the revolutionary shifts brought by the Second Great Awakening.

Learn how postmillennialist beliefs drove social reforms, from abolition to women's rights, and how figures like Charles Grandison Finney reshaped American evangelicalism.

SOURCES:

• Moore, R. Laurence. "Religion, Secularization, and the Shaping of the Culture Industry in Antebellum America." American Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 2, 1989, pp. 216-242.
• McCarthy, Keely. "Conversion, Identity, and the Indian Missionary." Early American Literature, vol. 36, no. 3, 2001, pp. 353-369. University of North Carolina Press.
• Howe, Daniel Walker. What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848. Oxford University Press, 2007.
• Wood, Gordon S. Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, 1789-1815. Oxford University Press, 2009.

Music included in the episode:

• "B Calm" by Dimiti Artmenko is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Fragments" by ‪AERHEAD is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "The Journey" by Hayden Folker is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "REFUSING THE ULTIMATUM" by Arthur Vyncke is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Adventure Epic Podcast" by Infraction is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Despite the Traffic" by Wes Hutchinson is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "One Down Dog" by Wes Hutchinson is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Legionnaire" by Scott Buckley is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "The Big Rock Candy Mountain" by Harry McClintock, released in 1928, is out of copyright.

David S. Terry's life was marked by ambition and controversy. From his early years in Texas, forged in hardship, to his rise as a prominent yet contentious judge in California, Terry's story is one of determination and resilience. He played pivotal roles in events like his infamous duel with Senator David Broderick. His legacy, a mix of integrity and fierceness, remains a testament to the brutal and complex landscape of the 19th-century American West.

SOURCES:

• Wagstaff, Alexander E. Life of David S. Terry: Presenting an Authentic, Impartial and Vivid History of His Eventful Life and Tragic Death. Continental Pub. Co., 1892. Available at Internet Archive​ (Internet Archive)​​​.
• "Judge Terry Causes a Stir in Court," Denver Republican, August 15, 1889.
• Armstrong, Neil. "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." July 20, 1969, NASA. NASA​ (NASA)​​ (Wikipedia)​​ (Encyclopedia Britannica)​.
• "U.S. Constitution. Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3. National Archives, archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#toc-section-2."
• "David S. Terry." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, last edited June 5, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_S._Terry.

Music included in the episode:

• "B Calm" by Dimiti Artmenko is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• Miguel Bernuy, and Skye Jordan are licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Fragments" by ‪AERHEAD is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "The Journey" by Hayden Folker is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "REFUSING THE ULTIMATUM" by Arthur Vyncke is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Legionnaire" by ‪ScottBuckley is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "Adventure Epic Podcast" by Infraction is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "JANUS TURNING" by ‪SilvermanSound is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "The Empty Moons of Jupiter" by DivKid is licensed under a Creative Commons.
• "I’m going back to California" by George Wilton Ballard, released in 1919, is out of copyright.

Discover the origins of the Mexican-American War in our first episode, 'The Battle of Monterrey.' Join host Lewis Connolly as he delves into the contentious US-Mexico border disputes of the 1840s, the rise of Zachary Taylor, and the pivotal clashes that shaped the American Southwest. Explore the echoes of this historical conflict and its lasting impact on the nation's destiny. Music included in the episode: "Outcast" by Skye Jordan is licensed under a Creative Commons. "Evelyn thru the forest main guitar" by Miguel Lázaro Bernuy is licensed under a Creative Commons. "B Calm, Violin Trace," "B Calm Violin 2," and "Indra Impro Part 2" by Dimiti Artmenko are licensed under a Creative Commons. The reading of James Russell Lowell's poem was performed by ElevenLabs.