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Celebrating African-American History
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0200
During the month of February, we focus on the importance of African-Americans in the history and culture of the United States. We'll begin by looking at three fascinating African-Americans: an abolitionist, a Civil Rights leader, and a President.
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Barack Obama
Celebrating African-American History originally appeared on About.com American History on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 09:30:48.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Impact of Railroads
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:02:00 +0200
The development of railroads had a huge impact on the United States. It facilitated the movement of population, increased commerce, and played a large part in the US Civil War. This article takes a look at the major effects of railroads on the United States.Impact of Railroads originally appeared on About.com American History on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 11:02:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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The Cotton Gin in American History
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0200
It's ironic that the creation of a labor saving device such as the cotton gin would lead to such an explosion in the use of slave labor in the south. However, before Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1794, the separation of cotton by hand was labor intensive and unprofitable. The invention of this device led to cotton becoming the major cash crop in the south and perpetuating the plantation system. Learn more:
The Cotton Gin in American History
The Cotton Gin in American History originally appeared on About.com American History on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 14:28:02.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:24:00 +0200
Over the years, four presidents have died from assassination while another six presidential assassinations have been attempted. The first assassination attempt occurred on January 30, 1835 when Richard Lawrence tried to shoot Andrew Jackson. Ironically, both of his guns misfired. He was found not guilty of the crime by reason of assassination. Read about this and the other presidential assassinations and assassination attempts.Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts originally appeared on About.com American History on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 19:24:29.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Aaron Burr - The Center of Controversy
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0200
Aaron Burr is a truly fascinating character from America's past. He served during the Revolutionary War under Benedict Arnold, and his valor led him to be part of George Washington's staff. He was often the center of controversy including being a critic of Washington's leadership and possibly thwarting a romance between Alexander Hamilton and the future Mrs. Dolley Madison. He became the third Vice President under Thomas Jefferson. He was not asked back to run for a second term. Then in 1804, he killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. While he was charged with murder, he was never tried and actually completed his Vice Presidential term in Washington, D.C. On January 22, 1807, President Thomas Jefferson uncovered a plot by Aaron Burr to form a new republic in the Southwest. However, one clause in the Constitution requires two witnesses to convict a person of treason so he was eventually acquitted.Aaron Burr - The Center of Controversy originally appeared on About.com American History on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 19:20:12.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Rutherford B. Hayes, Nineteenth President
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:33:00 +0200
Rutherford B. Hayes was the nineteenth president of the United States. He only served one term, March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1881. He had strong views on civil service reform that often made him unpopular, as shown by this quote, "I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment - the sober second thought - of the people."
In terms of foreign policy, he stated that any canal that would be built in Central America would be under American control, in order to keep foreign powers out of the region. On January 17, 1893, he died of a heart attack.
Rutherford B. Hayes Quotes
Rutherford B. Hayes Fast Facts
Rutherford B. Hayes Biography
Rutherford B. Hayes, Nineteenth President originally appeared on About.com American History on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 00:33:34.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Fight for Civil Rights
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:13:00 +0200
Every year on the third Monday of January, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. His fight for civil rights and equal treatment for all people brought the plight of African Americans into the public eye. His effect on America and its people is beyond measure. One can only wonder what Martin Luther King, Jr. would think about the election of America's first African-American president. Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his fight.Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Fight for Civil Rights originally appeared on About.com American History on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 00:13:57.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Characteristics of the New England Colonies
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:31:00 +0200
Colonial America is often divided into three regions to help explain the different characteristics exhibited by each area. The New England colonies included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire. This area shared many common characteristics owing both to the region's geographical aspects and the shared culture and religion of its people. Learn about these common characteristics of New England and how they affected its development and history.Characteristics of the New England Colonies originally appeared on About.com American History on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 10:31:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:30:00 +0200
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln created a Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction that applied to all Confederate lands. Its goal was to look forward to the end of the war and how the rebelling states and individuals would be allowed back into the union. Learn about this document with this article that looks at its key provisions and impact.
Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction originally appeared on About.com American History on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 18:30:48.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:02:00 +0200
Since the founding of the United States, four Presidents have been assassinated while in office. An additional six presidents were subject to assassination attempts. President Gerald Ford was actually subject to not just one but two assassination attempts, both by women. Learn more about each assassination and attempt on President of the United States.Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts originally appeared on About.com American History on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 18:02:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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