"The Perfect Historical Primer"
Nineteenth century world history was characterized by the expansion of world empires through trade, settlement and conquest. Imperialism was not a new idea. The idea of world empires was older than the Romans. Even after antiquity Imperialism had been practiced … Read More »
I apologize for my lack of posting the last few days. This is due to two reasons really. First, I am having a hard time finding good subjects to post on. If you have any ideas please share them in … Read More »
George Washington was one of the most pivotal figures in the story of American Independence. His contribution to the foundation of the United States was tremendous. He led the Continental Army during the Revolution, served as the first President and … Read More »
The central phenomenon of the Revolution and the founding of our nation was the Declaration of Independence. This document was truly America’s founding document and it set the stage for the foundation of a government of the people, for the … Read More »
Every nation has heroes: men and women from its history that it looks up to. These icons of history may be political leaders, economic innovators or military generals. A great portion of nineteenth century American history has to do with … Read More »
Noah Webster is called the “Father of American Education” today and indeed he was the primary founder of the educational system of the early Republic. Webster firmly believed in God and he believed that the best education a child could … Read More »
The center point of Christianity in the Thirteen Colonies before the First Great Awakening was the Puritanism of New England. When we examine early Puritanism in America we tend to examine several particular figures such as John Winthrop, Increase and … Read More »
The battle of New Orleans was the greatest American victory of the War of 1812 and it wasn’t even fought during the war itself. The Americans and British signed a peace treaty at Ghent to end the war on Christmas … Read More »
Our national history is a saga of freedom and the fight for freedom that the people of the United States have undertaken. Great freedom fighters have included George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson but the fight for freedom and … Read More »
There have been times in every free nation’s existence when their freedom is put at stake. Freedom isn’t free and it can certainly be taken. When free countries are in their young years they are especially vulnerable to attack and … Read More »