American History is discovered in compelling articles and blogs that span the Colonial Era until 5 minutes ago! See Spanish, French, British, Dutch and Swiss Colonies become one nation. This fresh journey traces the nation’s birth on the Eastern Seaboard to its early 19th century childhood and political development. Follow its adolescence when the Civil War threatened her existence. See westward expansion spurred by "Manifest Destiny". Study the 20th Century adult years when the promising young ideals of freedom were severely tested. Watch 21st Century America influence the world and see if this "greatest experiment in government" continues to be the brightest beacon of freedom. This is your safe haven to discuss social and economic issues and yes, even religion and politics!
American History
Feature Writer:
Michael StreichFeature Writer Articles in American History
|
Building the American Dream in the Gilded Age
Industrialization and urbanization contributed to a growing middle class that pursued prosperity and home ownership in order to achieve the American Dream.
|
|
Undeclared Wars in Recent American History
Presidential war-making since Korea has evolved into an Executive branch prerogative closely tied to conducting foreign policy and the role of Commander-in-Chief.
|
|
Transcendentalism in 19th Century America
Transcendentalism represented a religion, philosophy, and way of life equated with Americanism and geared toward the perfectibility of society through reform.
|
|
Italian Immigration and Ethnic Food in America
Italian immigrants left a newly unified country where food was both scarce and sacred, finding abundance in America and turning that bounty into American Italian Food.
|
|
The Battle of Trenton December 26, 1776
A combination of brilliant strategy, gamble, & British blunders enabled Washington's deteriorating army to cross the Delaware in adverse conditions and secure a victory.
|
Contributing Articles in American History
|
Ending Slavery in America
Although President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation freed no one, it strengthened the U.S. war effort and led to the ultimate abolition of slavery.
|
|
Advice for Potential Re-Enactors and Speakers
Many who love history and art can combine both to portray realistic versions of famous or forgotten people throughout history.
|
|
Wives of the Early Presidents – Part III
The wives of the 12th, 16th and 17th presidents became wrapped in events that took America through a brutal Civil War and then an uneasy peace to preserve the Union.
|
|
Wives of the Early Presidents – Part II
The wives of the fourth, seventh and 10th U.S. presidents are identified with several unusual events in American history. One was considered scandalous for the time
|
|
Black History Month
Celebrated during the month of February, Black History Month is a time set aside to honor the contributions of African-Americans to society.
|
|
Wives of the Early Presidents – Part I
The wives of the first three U.S. presidents made many unique contributions to the country's early history.
|
|
Carter G. Woodson
Known as the Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson dedicated his life to preserving the legacy of African Americans.
|
|
LBJ Proposes "Great Society" in United States
Johnson served as congressman, senator and Senate majority leader, as well as vice president, before becoming president after the assassination of John Kennedy in 1963.
|
|
Mark Twain and the Anti-Imperialist League
As the United States gained an overseas empire, Mark Twain and others spoke out against imperialism in general and American imperialism in particular.
|
|
America's Civil War Today – January 2010
New markers decorate the graves of Civil War brothers interred on Long Island while Georgia preserves Resaca and the site of the locomotive chase.
|
|
Martin Luther King Jr. The Peacemaker
In January, America honors Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr. Celebrate black history month in February. Pay tribute to great African Americans who decided to change their world
|
|
Newspaper Printing in Colonial America
On the eve of independence, about two dozen newspapers were being published in the American colonies. Most were just four pages, and most appeared just once weekly.
|
|
The Western Frontier and its Impact on Women
A profound phenomenon occurred during western migration, changing women and their history forever. Women found new opportunities which created new paths to independence.
|
|
George Washington's Wooden Teeth
George Washington's teeth have been the topic of controversy and legend for over two centuries. The popular tale is that his false teeth were made of wood. Not so.
|
|
Captain Cook Sails the Pacific Northwest Coast
Captain James Cook was a veteran of two major voyages of discovery when he agreed to sail North America's Pacific Coast in search of the fabled Northwest Passage.
|
Related Topics
leading contributors
More in History
Latest Articles