Articles related to "American History"
Frederick Jackson Turner and the Closing of the American Frontier
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
frederick jackson turner • american history • frontier theory • immigrants • immigration
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
frederick jackson turner • american history • frontier theory • immigrants • immigration
George Washington Goethals Coloring Sheet
Born on June 28 this is the engineer that built the Panama Canal.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american history coloring • panama canal
Born on June 28 this is the engineer that built the Panama Canal.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american history coloring • panama canal
Margaret Tobin Brown, Unsinkable and Remarkable
A look at the life of Margaret Tobin Brown, more commonly known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".
molly brown • titanic • leadville • colorado • gold mines
A look at the life of Margaret Tobin Brown, more commonly known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".
molly brown • titanic • leadville • colorado • gold mines
Smithsonian Coloring Sheet
On June 27 1846 the Smithsonian Institute was established. Celebrate with this coloring sheet.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american history coloring • history crafts
On June 27 1846 the Smithsonian Institute was established. Celebrate with this coloring sheet.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american history coloring • history crafts
4th of July Bingo
Make a full row of matches and you win!
bingo games • printable crafts • patriotic crtafts • 4th of july • fourth of july
Make a full row of matches and you win!
bingo games • printable crafts • patriotic crtafts • 4th of july • fourth of july
4th of July Bingo Fun
Make a full row of matches and you win!
bingo games • printable crafts • patriotic crtafts • 4th of july • fourth of july
Make a full row of matches and you win!
bingo games • printable crafts • patriotic crtafts • 4th of july • fourth of july
An American Thanksgiving Through theYears
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
antiques • collectibles • thanksgiving • living history museum • american history
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
antiques • collectibles • thanksgiving • living history museum • american history
Finding Civil War Ancestors
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
Haunted Ellis Island
This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.
haunted ellis island • ellis island ghosts • island of tears • ghost voices • paranormal sounds
This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.
haunted ellis island • ellis island ghosts • island of tears • ghost voices • paranormal sounds
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President
Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid
hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid
hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
John Francis Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
Molly Pitcher Cannon Coloring
Today (June 28, 1778) May Ludwaig Hayes, better known as Molly Pitcher, aided the American Patriots.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american historycoloring • american revolution crafts
Today (June 28, 1778) May Ludwaig Hayes, better known as Molly Pitcher, aided the American Patriots.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • american historycoloring • american revolution crafts
Teaching Native American Culture
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
Black History Sites Abound
A look at some interesting websites relating to African American and African history.
black history month science language fabric textil
A look at some interesting websites relating to African American and African history.
black history month science language fabric textil
Heavenly History
Fascinating facts and pictures about historical people and places from all over the world.
history • american
Fascinating facts and pictures about historical people and places from all over the world.
history • american
Outlaws
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
A Brief History of Colonial America’s Society & Culture
Colonial American Society: the rise of the free press, public education, political structure, and religious tolerance in the Age of Enlightenment.
colonial american history • 17th c. american colonies • 18th c. american colonies • the age of enlightenment • free press
Colonial American Society: the rise of the free press, public education, political structure, and religious tolerance in the Age of Enlightenment.
colonial american history • 17th c. american colonies • 18th c. american colonies • the age of enlightenment • free press
A Club All His Own
Edward Norton's list of films is not long, but it is distiguished. Each film has reinforced his place as a qualified actor in the world of film.
edward norton • fight club • everyone says i love you • american history x • rounders
Edward Norton's list of films is not long, but it is distiguished. Each film has reinforced his place as a qualified actor in the world of film.
edward norton • fight club • everyone says i love you • american history x • rounders
A Love No Less
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
John Fitzgerald on the Rise
John Fitzgerald set up a shabby office and begins a system of enduring himself to potential voters.
john fitzgerald • boston in massachusetts • ancient order of hibernians • st. alphonsus association • knights of st. rose
John Fitzgerald set up a shabby office and begins a system of enduring himself to potential voters.
john fitzgerald • boston in massachusetts • ancient order of hibernians • st. alphonsus association • knights of st. rose
Johnny Fitzgerald is Home Again
Fitzgerald's takes on James Jackson Storrow and sings out oh so sweetly. His voice is like pure honey to his voters.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • james jackson storrow • boston politics • the star spangled banner
Fitzgerald's takes on James Jackson Storrow and sings out oh so sweetly. His voice is like pure honey to his voters.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • james jackson storrow • boston politics • the star spangled banner
Michigan trivia & Detroit facts
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
Race and Romance; The Fredrick Douglass-Ottilie Assing Affair
Review of Maria Diedrich's new book, Love Across Color Lines. The researched of the extramarital affair between Fredrick Douglass and Ottilie Assing.
extramarital affairs • interracial relationships • biography • race relations
Review of Maria Diedrich's new book, Love Across Color Lines. The researched of the extramarital affair between Fredrick Douglass and Ottilie Assing.
extramarital affairs • interracial relationships • biography • race relations
My Top Twenty Gangster Films
Top picks for gangster movies and why I feel the way I do
gangster movies • top twenty • top 20
Top picks for gangster movies and why I feel the way I do
gangster movies • top twenty • top 20
Powhatan and the Roanoke Settlers
Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh
powhatan • algonquian indian tribes • roanoke island • tidewater region of virginia • chesapeake bay
Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh
powhatan • algonquian indian tribes • roanoke island • tidewater region of virginia • chesapeake bay
Powhatan's Kingdom
Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the
powhatan’s kingdom • jamestown • werowocomoco • algonquian-speaking tribes • virginia tidewater
Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the
powhatan’s kingdom • jamestown • werowocomoco • algonquian-speaking tribes • virginia tidewater
Top 20 Selected Gangster Films
Top 20 selected gangster films and why they were chosen
top twenty • top 20 • gangster movies
Top 20 selected gangster films and why they were chosen
top twenty • top 20 • gangster movies
An Interview with George McGovern
Former senator George McGovern comments on the current state of politics and how he helped shape our democratic system.
george mcgovern • election • 1972 election • nixon • world hunger
Former senator George McGovern comments on the current state of politics and how he helped shape our democratic system.
george mcgovern • election • 1972 election • nixon • world hunger
Autumn Pumpkin History and Facts
Pumpkins are an icon of fall and the upcoming holidays, yet the history and important nutrition hidden in these vitamin-packed, healthy fruits is widely unknown.
pumpkin history american • thanksgiving pumpkin pie • nutritional facts pumpkin seeds • native american pumpkin diet • power food
Pumpkins are an icon of fall and the upcoming holidays, yet the history and important nutrition hidden in these vitamin-packed, healthy fruits is widely unknown.
pumpkin history american • thanksgiving pumpkin pie • nutritional facts pumpkin seeds • native american pumpkin diet • power food
Bobby and J. Edgar by Burton Hersh
Burton Hersh's book "Bobby and J. Edgar" leads the reader expertly through the tangles and intrigues of the Kennedy years.
bobby and j.edgar • burton hersh • kennedy family • j. edgar hoover • fbi director
Burton Hersh's book "Bobby and J. Edgar" leads the reader expertly through the tangles and intrigues of the Kennedy years.
bobby and j.edgar • burton hersh • kennedy family • j. edgar hoover • fbi director
George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
Islam and the Media
Discussion of the media's role in unfairly representing Islam as a religion that promotes terrorism.
media • islam • american media • muslims
Discussion of the media's role in unfairly representing Islam as a religion that promotes terrorism.
media • islam • american media • muslims
Powhatan and His Wives
Powhatan has many wives but only keeps each wife until she bears him a child. All of his wives are temporary. He also retained a large group of bodyguards.
powhatan’s wives • indian marriage customs • breechcloth • deerskin • moccasins
Powhatan has many wives but only keeps each wife until she bears him a child. All of his wives are temporary. He also retained a large group of bodyguards.
powhatan’s wives • indian marriage customs • breechcloth • deerskin • moccasins
Powhatan's Tribes Teach Settlers
Jamestown lacked men who knew how to farm. Powhatan's people show them how to plant and catch fish in exchange for metal for hatchets, glass beads and copper.
powhatan • jamestown • virginia • native americans • fish weirs
Jamestown lacked men who knew how to farm. Powhatan's people show them how to plant and catch fish in exchange for metal for hatchets, glass beads and copper.
powhatan • jamestown • virginia • native americans • fish weirs
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Squanto and the Mayflower
Squanto meets the Pilgrims who were aboard the Mayflower, although half of the original company had died during the winter. He is introduced to them by Samoset, an Abena
squanto • samoset • pokanokets • <i>mayflower</i> • pilgrims
Squanto meets the Pilgrims who were aboard the Mayflower, although half of the original company had died during the winter. He is introduced to them by Samoset, an Abena
squanto • samoset • pokanokets • <i>mayflower</i> • pilgrims
Squanto Goes Home
Squanto, after five years absence, comes home to find that his native land has undergone disastrous changes beyond any he could have imagined. Again, he is captured, this
squanto • massasoit • london • sir ferdinando gorges • new world
Squanto, after five years absence, comes home to find that his native land has undergone disastrous changes beyond any he could have imagined. Again, he is captured, this
squanto • massasoit • london • sir ferdinando gorges • new world
Squanto in London
Squanto, after nearly being sold into slavery in Spain, makes his way back to England. In his attempt to get home he makes it to Newfoundland but is returned to England.
squanto • slavery • spain • england • newfoundland
Squanto, after nearly being sold into slavery in Spain, makes his way back to England. In his attempt to get home he makes it to Newfoundland but is returned to England.
squanto • slavery • spain • england • newfoundland
Squanto’s Capture
Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.
squanto • tisquantum • wampanoag • patuxet • plymouth bay
Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.
squanto • tisquantum • wampanoag • patuxet • plymouth bay
Summer Vacation with Teens
Take your teen on summer vacation, and he or she is likely to sneer at the idea of museum visits and historic tours. Try these fun and funky summer vacations with teens.
summer • vacations • teens • kids • travel
Take your teen on summer vacation, and he or she is likely to sneer at the idea of museum visits and historic tours. Try these fun and funky summer vacations with teens.
summer • vacations • teens • kids • travel
Teaching and Tenure
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
The history of The Battle Hymn of the Republic is not as colorful as our National Anthem's, but this civil war song has evolved to become our defacto national hymn.
battle hymn of the republic • julia ward howe • john brown's body • civil war • marching song
The history of The Battle Hymn of the Republic is not as colorful as our National Anthem's, but this civil war song has evolved to become our defacto national hymn.
battle hymn of the republic • julia ward howe • john brown's body • civil war • marching song
The Caddos Name Texas
In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."
native american • caddo • texas • tejas • spanish
In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."
native american • caddo • texas • tejas • spanish
The Death of Pocahontas
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
Will U.S.Voters Turn Out in 2008?
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
Aboriginal Wannabes
Guest writer article from Nanette Croce, at Suite 101's Aboriginal History section.
fake aborigine • pretend indigenousness • pretend indian • fake indian • aboriginal fraud
Guest writer article from Nanette Croce, at Suite 101's Aboriginal History section.
fake aborigine • pretend indigenousness • pretend indian • fake indian • aboriginal fraud
Beacon Hill Boys
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
Budget Travel in Philadelphia
Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.
things to do in philadelphia • visit philadelphia • philadelphia budget travel • philadelphia travel • city of brotherly love
Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.
things to do in philadelphia • visit philadelphia • philadelphia budget travel • philadelphia travel • city of brotherly love
D.B. Cooper Parachute Found in WA
Famous Skyjacker D.B. Cooper may have landed via parachute in Clark County, Washington near or in the town of Amboy, WA where kids found a tattered half-buried parachute.
d.b. cooper parachute found • cooper parachute in amboy washington • parachute money skyjacker history mystery • d.b. cooper skyjacking mystery • db cooper amboy ariel wa
Famous Skyjacker D.B. Cooper may have landed via parachute in Clark County, Washington near or in the town of Amboy, WA where kids found a tattered half-buried parachute.
d.b. cooper parachute found • cooper parachute in amboy washington • parachute money skyjacker history mystery • d.b. cooper skyjacking mystery • db cooper amboy ariel wa
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