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American History Through Christian Fiction Resources

August 18, 20181 Comment

I am so thrilled with all the great feedback we've gotten for this blog series! I hope you all have enjoyed this particular approach to reading. But if you're not quite ready to leave yet, I've been working to make this series extremely "pinnable." There's a board you can visit for links to all of … Continue reading American History Through Christian Fiction Resources

1945-1991 The Cold War

August 18, 2018August 19, 20183 Comments

I'm going to try and be a bit more broad-sweeping with this, since the Cold War is a bit all encompassing when it comes to the second half of the twentieth century. It takes it's name from the fact that very little direct conflict took place, but rather, a mindset - a fear of Communism … Continue reading 1945-1991 The Cold War

1939-1945 World War Two

August 11, 2018August 18, 20182 Comments

After The Great War, the world pondered how to prevent such a large scale tragedy again. They came up with two primary solutions. The first, was the brainchild of President Woodrow Wilson and what would become the League of Nations (later the United Nations). The second was to severely punish Germany for escalating the conflict. … Continue reading 1939-1945 World War Two

1929-1939 The Great Depression

August 4, 2018August 12, 20182 Comments

To think that the Great Depression all started with the pursuit of the American Dream might surprise you, but that's essentially what happened, and it's not all that different from what happened with Great Recession of the 2000s. During the 1920s, the good life seemed just within reach. A new game of sorts began - … Continue reading 1929-1939 The Great Depression

1900-1920s The Progressive Era

July 28, 2018August 4, 20182 Comments

As the Victorian Era is to the American Gilded Age, the Edwardian Era is to the Progressive Era. A name that comes from the progressive politics of the time that led to compulsory school attendance (meant to keep children out of the labor force and increase literacy), the prohibition of alcohol, and women's suffrage. European … Continue reading 1900-1920s The Progressive Era

1870-1900 A Gilded Age

July 21, 2018August 18, 20182 Comments

When you think of this period in time, your first thought is likely, “the Victorian Era,” but for Americans, it was, “A Gilded Age.” A term derived from Mark Twain’s 1873 satirical novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. It was a time characterized by bustle dresses, good manners, wealth, immigration and political shift … Continue reading 1870-1900 A Gilded Age

1865-1877 Reconstruction

July 14, 2018July 21, 20185 Comments

With the end of the War Between the States and the Presidential Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, the United States began the journey towards recovery, likely one of the most uncomfortable adjustments in American History. The real tragedy of the period is that despite winning the war, the mindset towards the freedmen did not shift overnight. … Continue reading 1865-1877 Reconstruction

1861-1865 The Civil War

July 7, 2018July 14, 20182 Comments

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, 20182 Comments

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, 20184 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

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I'm an avid reader of Christian Fiction with high standards. When I read something good - you'll know. But I'm always on the lookout for something new. Have a suggestion? Send it my way.

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