Category: American History

The American Revolution, also known as the Revolutionary War, was a great historical stride in which the colonies won their independence against the British government. Some ideals of the American Revolution included the Great Awakening, the Enlightenment, and the desire to become an independent nation. In many ways, the Americans lived up to these ideals…

Introduction Women in America have grown through different phases and periods of American history. Native American Women are considered the first group of women to settle in America. They had a less civilized society and women were considered to be the property of the man she has been married to, they were subjected to home…

World War II marked the beginning of a new world. Not only was the start of the nuclear era but also the arrival of the Cold War. World War II also ended the Great Depression, especially for women since they started to work in defense industries. Eleanor played a very important role in this period…

In 1928, the stock market crash occurred and put our country in an economic depression; our 31st president, Herbert Hoover, a Republican that didnt do much during this time of disparity, term would soon be up. On November 8, 1932, the presidential election was held with the two running candidates Herbert Hoover and Franklin D.…

In order for anyone to understand how The United States of America was founded, then one must understand the key causes of the American Revolution, and also not only that but in order to understand the Revolution, one must also know how the key ideals of America are reflected in the Declaration of Independence. Now…

The Great Depression was the worst economic downfall in Americas history. The President at the time was President Herbert Hoover. He underestimated the power of the Great Depression. He figured it was going to pass after a while. He and others in his administration believed the economy was going to cure itself, all America had…

What happens when a country, put through continuous mistreatment from a sovereign power and pushed to its limit, must either choose total submission or total independence through all-out war? One historical event that serves as a significant example of this dilemma is the American Revolutionary War. The American Revolution was a lengthy conflict that occurred…

The American Revolution was a beginning, not a consummation – Woodrow Wilson. The American Revolution was revolutionary by definition because it was successful regarding political, economic, women’s rights and freedom for African Americans. In fact, despite all of the obvious costs and excesses brought throughout this historical event, it also brought numerous benefits not just…

In the 1920s, new manufacturing methods and industries made the American economy grow because it was able to produce more commodities and equipment. Many citizens have increased profits, especially in the stock market. However, this period lasted only 8 years and in the ninth year, the economy began to decline, and this led to panic…

According to milspousefest.com, it states that The attack of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, is a date which will live infamy (President Roosevelt) was an attack by Japan. It was very early Sunday morning at 8 am families were getting ready, kids were eating breakfast, etc. Although many people thought it was a normal day.…