During the Second Continental Congress meeting, a petition called the “Olive Branch Petition” was drafted. The … The Olive Branch Petition: A History Altering DocumentRead more
American History
The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)
Terms like “mass culture” and “consumer society,” help define the United States population during the 1920’s. … The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)Read more
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross is best known for creating the first American flag depicting stars and stripes. … Betsy Ross and the First American FlagRead more
Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War Traitor
Benedict Arnold fought in the American Revolutionary War for the Americans, until joining the British. He … Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War TraitorRead more
The Treaty of Paris of 1783: The End to the Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War begun April 19, 1775 and persisted until 1783, when the Treaty of … The Treaty of Paris of 1783: The End to the Revolutionary WarRead more
Life Photographed: Amazing Powerful Images From The 20th Century
No period of time has ever been better documented or was more influential in human history … Life Photographed: Amazing Powerful Images From The 20th CenturyRead more
Martha Washington: America’s First “First Lady”
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was the wife of George Washington, first president of the United States. … Martha Washington: America’s First “First Lady”Read more
700 Archaeologists Are Calling for Protection of Bears Ears, Utah
“These archaeological sites, these artifacts are the footprints of our people. We do not see these … 700 Archaeologists Are Calling for Protection of Bears Ears, UtahRead more
The Drafting and Ratification of the United States Constitution
The first Constitution of the U.S. was ratified in 1781, the Articles of Confederation as it … The Drafting and Ratification of the United States ConstitutionRead more
History’s Badasses: Lewis and Clark
“I could but esteem this moment of my departure as among the most happy of my … History’s Badasses: Lewis and ClarkRead more