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
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
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
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
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
My mom once told me that most of what she learned in History was from novels tucked under her desk. Now, she also told me that her high school history teacher had a habit of going off on tangents, and her class capitalized on this habit. She may or may not have learned a thing … Continue reading American History Through Christian Fiction
