The Rise of the Lakota | Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 68

Napoleon has a dream of the restoration of French imperial power in the Americas.

But his dream is dashed by the collapse of French power in Haiti and France sells Louisiana to the US for pennies.

The United States believes it has acquired an empire but soon finds out that the land was not for sale. 

The Lakota are enjoying their moment in the imperial sun, dominating trade networks as the US begins exploring and asserting control over Louisiana and war breaks out between Britain and the United States that will have a profound impact on the future of North America and the Lakota.

The European rivalries for American domination come to an end as the United States and the Lakota are set on a collision course.

Join Joseph Parkinson as we explore the world of the Lakota between 1800 and 1815

New episodes of Ancient to Recent are available every Saturday on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts 

Follow @ancienttorecent

#Lakota #Sioux #AmericanHistory #USHistory