The Siege of Yorktown unofficially marked the end of the Revolutionary War, though a treaty between … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)Read more
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The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette
Born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette in 1757, the Marquis de Lafayette … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de LafayetteRead more
The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692
The Salem Witch Trials were an infamous series of events occurring in early 1692. In Salem … The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692Read more
Victoria Woodhull: The First Woman to Run for President
Victoria Claflin Woodhull was the first women to ever run for president in the United States … Victoria Woodhull: The First Woman to Run for PresidentRead more
Renowned Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass is a well known African-American who escaped from slavery and went on to become … Renowned Abolitionist Frederick DouglassRead more
The Iconic Women’s Fashion of the Victorian Times
Victorian fashion continues to be very iconic and well known. While the United States was at … The Iconic Women’s Fashion of the Victorian TimesRead more
Queen Anne: The First Monarch of Great Britain
Queen Anne of Great Britain was the last monarch of the House of Stuart, reigning as … Queen Anne: The First Monarch of Great BritainRead more
The Battle of New Orleans: a Glorious American Victory in 1815
Between January 8-18, 1815, the United States fought against the British in the Battle of New … The Battle of New Orleans: a Glorious American Victory in 1815Read more
The Final Founding Father President James Monroe
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States, and the final Founding Father to … The Final Founding Father President James MonroeRead more
The Underground Railroad: A Daring Escape Route for Slaves
During the nineteenth century, slaves would use the Underground Railroad, a network of safe houses and … The Underground Railroad: A Daring Escape Route for SlavesRead more