Lucretia Mott was a leading abolitionist and feminist before, during, and after the American Civil War. … Lucretia Mott: Renowned Abolitionist and Women’s Rights ActivistRead more
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The Society-Changing Invention of Typewriters
First invented in the 1860s, the typewriter was very popular, and used for any type of … The Society-Changing Invention of TypewritersRead more
The Life of Revolutionary British General Sir Henry Clinton
General Sir Henry Clinton was a British General during the American Revolutionary War. After arriving in … The Life of Revolutionary British General Sir Henry ClintonRead more
The Mayflower’s Voyage and Arrival in Massachusetts
On September 16, 1620, 102 English passengers set sail on the Mayflower as it made its … The Mayflower’s Voyage and Arrival in MassachusettsRead more
Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”
Florence Nightingale was an English nurse known for her work during the Crimean war. Every night, … Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”Read more
The Appalling and Inhumane Atlantic Slave Trade
Between the 1400s-1800s, the Atlantic slave trade, or the transatlantic slave trade, took place. West Africans … The Appalling and Inhumane Atlantic Slave TradeRead more
Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army General
Robert E. Lee was the general of the Confederate Army during the infamous American Civil War. … Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army GeneralRead more
Chicago’s Popular 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
In 1893, Chicago held a world’s fair called the World’s Columbian Exposition. The purpose was to … Chicago’s Popular 1893 World’s Columbian ExpositionRead more
John Adam’s Beloved Wife Abigail Adams
Abigail Smith Adams was the wife of the famed politician, 1st vice president, and 2nd president … John Adam’s Beloved Wife Abigail AdamsRead more
The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison Ship
During the American Revolutionary War, the HMS Jersey, or “Hell” as many called it, was used … The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison ShipRead more