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History of Rhode Island Colony 27 Aug 2013 | 12:37 pm
The founding of Rhode Island is fascinating. Unlike the other English colonies, Rhode Island was founded under the idea of separation of church and state. Two individuals who had been banished from th...
Surrender of Fort Detroit in the War of 1812 16 Aug 2013 | 11:51 am
On August 16, 1812, American forces surrendered Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812. British General Issac Brock joined together with Tecumseh to attack the Americans in Detroit. On Au...
Fit as a "Bull Moose" 14 Aug 2013 | 11:22 am
The Progressive Party of 1912 was nicknamed the Bull Moose Party based on a quote by Theodore Roosevelt stating that he was as fit as a "Bull Moose" to be president. When the Republican Party chose to...
Hernando Cortez 31 Jul 2013 | 01:54 pm
Hernando Cortez was a Spanish explorer how join Diego Velazquez's expedition to conquer Cuba. He conquered Cuba in 1511 and was made governor of the island. Learn about the life of this explorer: ......
Death of William Penn 30 Jul 2013 | 01:21 pm
In his twenties, William Penn converted to become a Quaker. His father had been very wealthy and to pay for debts that Charles II owed him, the king gave Penn's son a large chunk of land in the New Wo...
St. Louis Arch 29 Jul 2013 | 01:39 pm
Growing up in St. Louis was a wonderful experience. Every time someone came to visit we'd always take them to the Gateway Arch to take a trip to the top. This new article takes a look at the tallest m...
What is the Monroe Doctrine? 28 Jul 2013 | 01:50 pm
The Monroe Doctrine is one of the key foreign policy doctrines in the history of the United States. It asserts that there would be no European colonization in the Americas or any interference with in...
Theodore Roosevelt: Conservationist, Trust Buster, Rough Rider 27 Jul 2013 | 10:17 pm
Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most fascinating characters to ever have been elected as president of the United States. Even to this day, he is larger than life. Learn about this man who wore many h...
Spanish American War 27 Jul 2013 | 09:17 am
Remember the Maine. Yellow Journalism. Rough Riders. The Spanish-American War provides the backdrop for a fascinating time in American History. Learn more about the causes, events, and aftermath of th...
Battle of Fort Wagner - Inspiration for Glory 18 Jul 2013 | 11:38 am
On July 18, 1863, the first formal all African-American infantry unit in the Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was part of the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolin...
