Articles related to "United States History"



Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
• clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states

Causes of the Civil War: The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
• causes of the civil war • kansas-nebraska act of 1854 • united states • history

Collecting a Painful Past: Black Memorabilia
Many African Americans have become avid collectors of black history antiques, ephemera, militaria and objects which help them understand their own pasts.
• african american • black history • african-american • slavery • united states history

HIRAM REVELS: The First African American U.S. Senator
A profile of Hiram Revels, a politican, minister and educator who became the first African American United States senator.
• african american politics united states history

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

Cedar Creek Part I: A Prelude to Battle
This article presents the events which led to the Battle of Cedar Creek in October 1864. This is the first of a three-part piece.
• philip sheridan • cedar creek • battle of • 1864 • jubal early

Cedar Creek Part II: Early Attacks Sheridan
The second of a three-part article about this finale of the Valley Campaign of 1864. This piece details the actual happenings of the battle on October 19, 1864.
• cedar creek • jubal early • philip sheridan • valley campaign • u.s. civil war

Cry for the Rebirth of Unity
A special article dedicated to the resolve of what it means to be an American, and why it is necessary to maintain a sense of vigilance and dignity.
• liberty • honor • justice • safety • dignity

Keeping the Memory Alive: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Maya Ying Lin: Her strength through diversity was enough to grate against protestors and with hearts of her supporters.
• maya ying lin • vietnam veterans memorial • sculpture • dedication • memory

Bellingham History Precedes a City of Rich Cultural Heritage
Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.
• bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey

Interesting Facts About Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis came from a long list of soldiers. He was no exception. He graduated from military school and took a seat in Congress in 1845. Learn interesting facts about this great man's life.
• jefferson davis • civil war • south • confederacy • north

United States Destiny
Douglas Brinkley narrative covers the major events of United States history. This book is a good beginning for someone who wants to the basics of United States history.
• douglas brinkley • united states history • who was amerigo vespucci • columbus day celebrations • native americans and columbus

Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
• civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america


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