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1861-1865 The Civil War

July 7, 2018July 14, 2018Leave a comment

Before the Civil War began, tensions from the North and South were rising. Between the Underground Railroad, helping escape slaves reach freedom, to new states forming and whether it would be a free state or a slave state, was hotly debated.   On December 20, 1860, South Carolina succeeded from the Union, other states followed, … Continue reading 1861-1865 The Civil War

1830-1870 Westward Expansion

June 30, 2018July 7, 2018Leave a comment

The western expansion is one of the most well-known eras in American History. Millions of people crossed the Appalachian Mountains, traveling into wild and uncharted land, fraught with danger. The Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe trail, massive Rocky Mountains, the California Gold Rush, seemingly endless plains, legendary mountain men, pioneers, outlaws, all these words stir … Continue reading 1830-1870 Westward Expansion

1790-1840 Early America

June 23, 2018July 7, 20182 Comments

This was a very crucial era in American history. The Constitution was written, along with the Bill of Rights. George Washington became the first president of the United States. He was the only president ever to be elected unanimously. Following him were other great men who also had fought to create the United States, such … Continue reading 1790-1840 Early America

1764-1789 The Revolution

June 16, 2018June 30, 20186 Comments

The American Revolution is one of my favorite eras in American history! There is something so thrilling, and so profound, about this era. I sometimes get chills reading about it. There were many things which led to the start of the war, the Stamp Act, the tax on tea, colonists being forbidden from having public … Continue reading 1764-1789 The Revolution

1492-1763 The Colonial Era

June 9, 2018July 7, 20182 Comments

The Colonial Era is such an exciting time in American History! It is the beginning of our country! This is the Age of Discovery. Before 1492, America was unknown, no one knew it even existed. All of this changed when Christopher Columbus landed on islands south of Florida. After this discovery, several exploration expeditions set … Continue reading 1492-1763 The Colonial Era

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