American History: Wars, settlement, industry, the railroad, and north-south politics from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Plains, California to the eastern seaboard, 1600 to today.

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!

A Newspaper and Pamphlet publisher, accused of sedition in London, flees to Boston and helps establish that city's reputation as America's "Cradle of Journalism". more...

Nov 19, 2008

The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775

In: Colonial America

Americans were tested in a pitched battle East of Boston at the small village of Charlestown. Here it was first heard, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes!" more...

Nov 19, 2008

Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775

In: Colonial America

British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war! more...

Nov 14, 2008

The Drillmaster of Valley Forge by Paul Lockhart

In: American History (general)