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From Acadians to Cajuns
In 1755, almost 10,000 French settlers were expelled from the Acadia area of Canada because they refused to take an oath of allegiance to the British government.
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Refusal of Lord Baltimore
Lord Baltimore is told by the Virginia council that to be allowed to stay he must take an oath of supremacy, but refuses.
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J.P. Radelmüller Arrives in Canada
After serving England's Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Radelmüller moves to Canada.
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Remembering my Father
A Father's Day Memorial
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The Fishing Master of Appledore
Ghost, pirate, constable, taverner and general factotum,his tales are colorful, but are they fact--or fancy?
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Travelsleuth's November Diary
Travelsleuth's diary of important November events in Royal Britain.
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Conflict for Lord Baltimore
George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore, visits Newfoundland then visits Jamestown, Virginia. He tangles with the secretary of the Virginia council William Claiborne.
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Lesson Plan for Teaching the Revolutionary War
The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War.
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October In Liechtenstein
What happened in October in Liechtenstein over the years? Find out here.
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Passengers on Ship Christian in 1634
Richard Saltonstall sponsored a group of settlers headed by master carpenter Francis Stiles .They sailed from London 16 Mar 1635 on the Christian, arriving in June.
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September In Liechtenstein
Every month I will be posting a list of important dates in Liechtenstein for that month.
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The Anglo-Irish Treaty
This article is about the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
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The Glen Coe Massacre
Glencoe, in the Highlands of Scotland, is best known for two things, its stunning scenery and the brutal events of 1692.
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The Nottebohm Incident Part 2
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
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Achieving The Imperial Dream
The Prince of Liechtenstein had acquire the County of Schellenberg as part of his dream to be an Imperial Prince. The next step was to acquire the County of Vaduz. But that was still not enough.
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Electoral Candidates in the UK
In order to be eligible to stand in a British general election, potential candidates must satisfy a number of criteria.
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Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty
The text of Lincoln's December 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty & Reconstruction represents a detailed plan of Presidential Reconstruction to swiftly readmit Southern states.
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London Coffee Houses
In Bartholomew Lane, on the backside of the old Exchange, the drink called Coffee, which is a very wholesom and Physical drink, having many excellent virtues, closes the orifice of the Stomach, fortifies the heat within, helpeth Digestion, quickeneth the Spirits, maketh, the heart lightsom, is good against Eye-sores, Coughs or Colds, Rhumes, Consumptions, Headache, Dropsie, Gout, Scurvy, King's Evil, and many others, is to be sold both in the morning; and at three of the clock in the afternoon. - an advert printed in the Public Advertiser, 19.5.1657
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Missouri Guerilla Campaign Pt1
In the American Civil War one of the worst insurgent conflicts of modern history was fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
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Mysterious Death of J.P. Radelmüller
Two soldiers apparently killed John Paul Radelmüller on a January night in 1815, but they were never convicted, and the circumstances of the murder were never revealed.
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Over The Sea To Skye
After the failure of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 Prince Charles Edward Stuart went on the run.
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Reconstruction in Louisiana
Louisiana "reconstruction" lasted until 1876. It was a time of unrest and change.
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Subhash Chandra Bose and India - World War II
Not much is known about the Free India Legion recruited by Subhas Chandra Bose in Nazi Germany and Japan to fight for the cause of independent India in World War II.
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The Battle of St. Albans...Vermont
The story of a little known and even less talked about "battle" of the Civil War.
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The Great MacDonald's
This article describes the great MacDonald clan and their feud with the Campbell's.
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The Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish
A North Carolina Forsyth County elementary school comes under attack for including the recitation of the Pledge in Spanish as part of Hispanic Awareness Month.
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The Wade-Davis Bill of July 1864
Challenging Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policies, the Wade-Davis bill sought to severely limit political participation by rebellious Southern white males.
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Toronto Lighthouse Keeper John Paul Radelmüller
Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.
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When Christ and all his Saints slept
Queen Matilda, a strong and dominating woman, spent many years asserting her right to the English throne. This is her story.
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Chiura Obata: Art of a Peaceful Man
The life of Chiura Obata, a Japanese artist who came to California at the age of 17, is an inspiration to all who seek peace between differing cultures.
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How Acadians Became Cajuns
Clues to understanding the special culture of Louisiana Cajun people may be found in a brief history of their Acadian ancestors.
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How to Apply for US Citizenship
US citizenship is obtained by birth or by naturalization; the naturalization process is complicated so it is wise to know the facts before becoming a citizen of the USA.
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If Walls Could Talk
Many religious groups after the Pilgrims sought refuge in America to escape persecution. The Huguenots (French Protestants) were but one who had much for which to give thanks in their new-found land.
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The Beer Hall Putsch - Prologue
The Beer Hall putsch failure taught Hitler many lessons but, in the run-up to the action, he forgot most of what he already well understood about taking over power.

The Lean Years - Part 1
1925 to 1929 were comparatively quiet years for the Party and Hitler, but it was during this time that he laid down the organisation that would ensure the successful takeover of power.

The Life and Trials of Jasper Tudor
A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.
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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
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Brief Guide To Political Parties In The Republic
Who are the main parties in the Irish Republic? What seperates them? Here is a "pocket guide" to political parties in the Republic, describing what has been called the "Civil War" politics of the nation. Look for a similar guide to political parties in the north of Ireland, or Northern Ireland, in the next article.
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Jesse James, 1847-1882
Jesse James is noted for his outlawry. It was probably not his childhood, family wise anyway, the caused him to become an outlaw. And even when he was practicing this trade, he considered himself a sort of Robin Hood, he read the Bible before going on a raid, and he never cussed. Here is the story of how that all started.
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POWs in the American Revolution
Americans captured during the Revolutionary War were subjected to a policy of starvation and neglect designed to compel their enlistment in British forces or death.
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The Assumption of Absolute Power
Hitler 'solves' the problem ofthe SA and Roehm with total brutality, and persuades the Army to support him when he comes to take over the Presidency, thenceforward an abolished title, as Hitler takes on the twin roles of Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor. He has attained absolute power.

Scotland's historic Golf Coast
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
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