President Abraham Lincoln Frees the Slaves
Lincoln said the proclamation was "essentially a war measure" with "the desired effect of depriving the Confederacy of much of its valuable laboring force."
On...
Suburbanization in the 1950s
The growing number of suburban communities in the 1950s demonstrated the desire many Americans had to establish a secure familial environment.
The suburbanization of United...
Wild West Women: Ah Toy – A China Blossom in Old San Francisco
About 1848 a Chinese woman called Ah Toy arrived in San Francisco, California. She had endured the long sea voyage from her native Canton,...
Brief History and Summary of the American Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. Here is a brief history and description of those...
Fun Facts and Trivia about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Test your knowledge of trivia about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the federal holiday named after him. These fun facts and trivia are great...
The Panic of 1819
Caused mostly by irresponsible banking practices, the Panic of 1819 set a trend for future economic crises in the U.S.
The Panic of 1819 was...
Was the United States Founded on Christian Principles?
Many people believe the U.S. was founded on Christian principles. But is it true? The short answer: Yes and no, it just depends on...
Background of Serial Killer Dorothea Puente
Dorothea Puente was accused of killing nine elderly individuals and convicted of killing three. Many wonder about the background of such killers, especially women.
Throughout...
The Titles of Nobility Act: The Original Thirteenth Amendment
Most people do not realize that the well-known thirteenth amendment - that which ended slavery in America - was not the first "Thirteenth" amendment...
Success and Failure of American Utopian Communities
Utopianism in America spans the history of the nation, beginning with New England Puritanism and later the Shakers, Mormons, and lesser successful groups.
The...