Jamestown is a very important place in American history. It was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Jamestown was established in 1607.
The people who came to Jamestown were called colonists.… Continue Reading
The Age of Enlightenment was a period when reason and rationality propelled humanity forward. Its thinkers were instrumental in shaping American Revolution, leading to the creation of a new nation.… Continue Reading
On April 19th, 1775, the first shot of the American Revolutionary War was fired in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. General Percy led British troops in search of colonial weapons and ammunition in Massachusetts Bay.… Continue Reading
During the “Era of Good Feelings,” Henry Clay’s American System played a pivotal role in driving the economic development of the young nation. This comprehensive framework aimed to strengthen the country’s infrastructure through the construction of roads, canals, and other vital transportation networks.… Continue Reading
The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 stands as a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the United States and Spain. This pivotal agreement was crucial in establishing a more defined and official border between the two nations, bringing stability and clarity to their territorial claims.… Continue Reading
The Monroe Doctrine, issued by President James Monroe in 1823, marked a pivotal moment in American foreign policy and its emergence as a significant player on the international stage.… Continue Reading
In 1818, Andrew Jackson led an illegal invasion of Florida that was less about protecting American interests and more about slaughtering Native Americans. This little-known chapter in American history is a stain on our past, and we must remember it in order to learn from it.… Continue Reading
The Tariff of Abominations was a protective tariff passed by Congress in 1828. While protecting northern industries the tariff raised the price of imported goods, making it difficult for southern farmers to sell their crops overseas.… Continue Reading
“The Trail of Tears” was the forced relocation and removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.… Continue Reading
In this video, we explore the harrowing experiences of Frederick Douglass, as detailed in his autobiography, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Enslaved Person.”… Continue Reading
The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years’ War, was a significant conflict that occurred between the French forces of New France and the British forces of the Thirteen Colonies, with the support of their respective Native American allies, including the Iroquois Confederacy.… Continue Reading