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Links for the 4th of July Holiday
independence day • 4th of july • history • crafts • celebration
Links for the 4th of July Holiday
independence day • 4th of july • history • crafts • celebration
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Progressivism to the Roaring 20s: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part III
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
Its' Bigger Than Hip Hop - Part 1
Please bear with me...this has been building up a long time....On 9/11, the world as we knew it ceased to exist. I don't know how you feel about 9/11, but to me, it was a wake up call.
hip hop • enron • politics • republicans • 9/11
Please bear with me...this has been building up a long time....On 9/11, the world as we knew it ceased to exist. I don't know how you feel about 9/11, but to me, it was a wake up call.
hip hop • enron • politics • republicans • 9/11
Maryland and Religious Freedom
The Act of Toleration is passed, granting citizens in Maryland the freedom to chose their own religion as long as it is a Christian religion. The King is paid two Indian
colonial america • maryland • freedom of religion in america • lord baltimore • calvert
The Act of Toleration is passed, granting citizens in Maryland the freedom to chose their own religion as long as it is a Christian religion. The King is paid two Indian
colonial america • maryland • freedom of religion in america • lord baltimore • calvert
Bicknell’s Thrush
After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline.
bicknell's thrush • history • range • conservation status • catharus bicknelli
After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline.
bicknell's thrush • history • range • conservation status • catharus bicknelli
Carolinas' Aristocratic Government
The hard-working farmers in the northern portion of Carolina scoff at the Aristocrats that attempt to force upon them taxation without representation.
north and south carolina • charleston • taxation without representation • governing bodies in colonial america • plantation system in the colonial south
The hard-working farmers in the northern portion of Carolina scoff at the Aristocrats that attempt to force upon them taxation without representation.
north and south carolina • charleston • taxation without representation • governing bodies in colonial america • plantation system in the colonial south
Massacre at Ludlow: Prelude
This article describes conditions and events in the southern Colorado coal fields during the early twentieth century. What occured then led to the brutal massacre at Ludlow where men, women, and children alike were systematically butchered and burned by law enforcement officers and militiiamen.
ludlow • colorado fuel and iron company • john d. rockefeller • sr. • john d. rockerfeller
This article describes conditions and events in the southern Colorado coal fields during the early twentieth century. What occured then led to the brutal massacre at Ludlow where men, women, and children alike were systematically butchered and burned by law enforcement officers and militiiamen.
ludlow • colorado fuel and iron company • john d. rockefeller • sr. • john d. rockerfeller
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Duke of York
The Duke of York finally gets New York. John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret Establish New Jersey; it becomes populated by Quakers, Catholics, and Presbyterians.
new york • new netherlands • duke of york • new jersey • quakers
The Duke of York finally gets New York. John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret Establish New Jersey; it becomes populated by Quakers, Catholics, and Presbyterians.
new york • new netherlands • duke of york • new jersey • quakers
The Panic of 1837
There are many factors which contributed to the financial panic which took place during the Presidency of Martin Van Buren, all of which led to an economic depression.
the panic of 1837 • martin van buren • economic recession • american depression • andrew jackson
There are many factors which contributed to the financial panic which took place during the Presidency of Martin Van Buren, all of which led to an economic depression.
the panic of 1837 • martin van buren • economic recession • american depression • andrew jackson
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
Was Resistance to British Taxation Justified?
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
Massachusetts On The Brink
Seeds of Unrest in Boston
boston • james otis • sam adams • john hancock • sugar
Seeds of Unrest in Boston
boston • james otis • sam adams • john hancock • sugar
Pet Friendly Hotels Gettysburg PA
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
Working The Revolution
This article gives attention to the labor aspects of the American Revolution, focusing on the contribution of urban workers, farmers, slaves, and women to the Revolutionary cause.
american revolution • labor history • slavery • women's history
This article gives attention to the labor aspects of the American Revolution, focusing on the contribution of urban workers, farmers, slaves, and women to the Revolutionary cause.
american revolution • labor history • slavery • women's history
How American History was Taught and Written
The history of text books detailing the American journey from a colonial people to superpower status is worth studying because of the lasting impressions given to pupils.
how american history was taught before vietnam • history school texts of the 1950s • history books marginalized women • history texts and indian stereotypes • how history books treated women
The history of text books detailing the American journey from a colonial people to superpower status is worth studying because of the lasting impressions given to pupils.
how american history was taught before vietnam • history school texts of the 1950s • history books marginalized women • history texts and indian stereotypes • how history books treated women
Mini-Series Make a Major Comeback
The mini-series makes a major comeback on network television; Tony Orlando and Dawn premiered this week in 1974; my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
mini-series • abc • nbc • cbs • fox
The mini-series makes a major comeback on network television; Tony Orlando and Dawn premiered this week in 1974; my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
mini-series • abc • nbc • cbs • fox
Activist State: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part I
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
Bradford of the Pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
Potatoes and Tobacco from America
Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England.
colonizing the new world • george weymouth • maine • ralph lane • raleigh
Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England.
colonizing the new world • george weymouth • maine • ralph lane • raleigh
Slavery As The Issue: The Causes Revisited.
This piece revisits the issue of slavery as a cause of the Civil War by breaking it down into four distinct parts: slavery as a moral, social relations, economic, and political issue.
slavery • causes of the civil war
This piece revisits the issue of slavery as a cause of the Civil War by breaking it down into four distinct parts: slavery as a moral, social relations, economic, and political issue.
slavery • causes of the civil war
Those Persistent Quakers
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
William Penn the Quaker
William Penn becomes a devout Quaker. He receives a land grant from the king and establishes Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers.
william penn • quakers • society of friends • pennsylvania • colonial america
William Penn becomes a devout Quaker. He receives a land grant from the king and establishes Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers.
william penn • quakers • society of friends • pennsylvania • colonial america
Andrew Carnegie: Evaluating a Capitalist Icon
A look into the life and success of Andrew Carnegie, including the cost of such success. An evaluation of whether people like Carnegie should be heroized is provided.
andrew carnegie • american labor history
A look into the life and success of Andrew Carnegie, including the cost of such success. An evaluation of whether people like Carnegie should be heroized is provided.
andrew carnegie • american labor history
Challenge of the Gilded Age: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part II
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
James Otis Lights a Fire
The first of a two-part look at the life and legacy of James Otis.
otis • james • revolution • writs • assistance
The first of a two-part look at the life and legacy of James Otis.
otis • james • revolution • writs • assistance
A History of US
I absolutely adored this series of books, as have everyone I've talked with. They have a level of enjoyment that isn't often found in a history text but a depth and level of honesty that is almost unheard of. These books are a great value and an exceptional total U.S. History curriculum for all ages and stages, including adults.
history of us joy hakim us history curriculum revi
I absolutely adored this series of books, as have everyone I've talked with. They have a level of enjoyment that isn't often found in a history text but a depth and level of honesty that is almost unheard of. These books are a great value and an exceptional total U.S. History curriculum for all ages and stages, including adults.
history of us joy hakim us history curriculum revi
America Steps and Stumbles
The Puritan life dictated that sons learned their father’s business and that daughter remained pure until their wedding night. Laws were made by the church.
british america • new england • puritans • rhode island • saints
The Puritan life dictated that sons learned their father’s business and that daughter remained pure until their wedding night. Laws were made by the church.
british america • new england • puritans • rhode island • saints
American Distension Spreads
Anne Hutchinson and staunch Puritan leader John Winthrop tangle in court. Hutchinson is banned and moves on to Rhode Island.
anne hutchinson • puritan leader john winthrop • narragansett bay • america • massachusetts
Anne Hutchinson and staunch Puritan leader John Winthrop tangle in court. Hutchinson is banned and moves on to Rhode Island.
anne hutchinson • puritan leader john winthrop • narragansett bay • america • massachusetts
First Women of Jamestown
The first two women to arrive in Jamestown, Virginia were a Mrs. Forrest and Anne Burras. Burras, with others dined during the starving winter of 1609-10, on dogs, horses
jamestown • virginia • women • john smith • starving time winter of 1609-10
The first two women to arrive in Jamestown, Virginia were a Mrs. Forrest and Anne Burras. Burras, with others dined during the starving winter of 1609-10, on dogs, horses
jamestown • virginia • women • john smith • starving time winter of 1609-10
Going Green in the News
Green news has been on the decline. With national conventions prepped to go green, eco coverage is ready to make a comeback.
green news • eco-friendly • save the planet • recylce • national conventions
Green news has been on the decline. With national conventions prepped to go green, eco coverage is ready to make a comeback.
green news • eco-friendly • save the planet • recylce • national conventions
Mayflower Passenger List
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
Mayflower Passengers Continued
This lists some of the 1620 passengers aboard the Mayflower including Mary Allerton Cushman, Remember Allerton, and John Carver.
mayflower passengers • plymouth • mary allerton cushman • isaac and mary norris allerton • remember allerton
This lists some of the 1620 passengers aboard the Mayflower including Mary Allerton Cushman, Remember Allerton, and John Carver.
mayflower passengers • plymouth • mary allerton cushman • isaac and mary norris allerton • remember allerton
More Mayflower Passengers
Here, the Mayflower Passenger list continues. This portion of the list includes the Brewsters, the unruly Billingtons and Dotys, as well as the Tilly brothers.
mayflower passenger list • brewster • billington • tilly • armstrong
Here, the Mayflower Passenger list continues. This portion of the list includes the Brewsters, the unruly Billingtons and Dotys, as well as the Tilly brothers.
mayflower passenger list • brewster • billington • tilly • armstrong
President's Day In The United States
This article includes information on the history of the President's of the United States.
president's • first ladies • quotes • inaugural • speeches
This article includes information on the history of the President's of the United States.
president's • first ladies • quotes • inaugural • speeches
Seeds of Rebellion in America
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
Signing the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
Smith Hunts Whales and Explores
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
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 the Treaty Maker
Squanto helps arrange a treaty between the people of Plymouth and the Pokanokets and Nemaskets. The Nemaskets revolt because of the treaty and capture Squanto.
squanto • treaties with native americans • pokanokets • nemaskets • plymouth
Squanto helps arrange a treaty between the people of Plymouth and the Pokanokets and Nemaskets. The Nemaskets revolt because of the treaty and capture Squanto.
squanto • treaties with native americans • pokanokets • nemaskets • plymouth
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
The Dutch in America
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
The Mayflower Reaches America
The Mayflower moors in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts near Cap Cod instead of Virginia. To avoid a mutiny they decided to settle there.
mayflower • provincetown • massachusetts • cape cod • america
The Mayflower moors in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts near Cap Cod instead of Virginia. To avoid a mutiny they decided to settle there.
mayflower • provincetown • massachusetts • cape cod • america
A Celebration for Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
A Taste of American History
The American History Cookbook by Mark Zanger is a valuable asset to serious re-enactors of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. But is also an enjoyable portal to the culinary and cultural history of America from the 1600's to the 1970's.
american history • culinary history • re-enactors • social history of america • early america
The American History Cookbook by Mark Zanger is a valuable asset to serious re-enactors of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. But is also an enjoyable portal to the culinary and cultural history of America from the 1600's to the 1970's.
american history • culinary history • re-enactors • social history of america • early america
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