Whiskey Rebellion 076: Borders and Missionaries

Drawing upon the headlines, Frank and David discuss the role of missionaries and borders in American history, including:

• How colonial charters lead to messy borders
• How the Second Great Awakening prompted Americans to become missionaries overseas
• How the Mormons saw missionary activity as central to their religious identity
• How the border has changed during the 20th century

Last Drops

Frank: new Americanist position at the University of Edinburgh

David: SASA CFP