The baby boom generation consists of people born from 1946 to 1964. As it is true, for all generations, when…
Category: America
The Early Impact of the Industrial Revolution in America
Farming transitioned from hand tools to machines. This included the cotton gin; among other innovations. Farmers began cultivating larger areas with…
The Boston Tea Party: Taxation Without Representation
On December 16, 1773, a disguised and disgruntled band of colonists boarded British ships. The band was dressed as Mohawk Indians, and…
Do Not Shutter the Free Press
No free press and democracy will die in darkness.
Snowiest Day in Chicago’s History
Snowiest Day in Chicago’s History As reported, “The previous record for single-day snowfall in November was 8 inches recorded on…
The “Hustle and Bustle”: an old saying associated with the Industrial Revolution
The phrase “hustle and bustle” originated in the 19th century. The Dutch word “hutselen” means “to shake”, while the word…
Habeas Corpus and the Magna Carta
What Does Habeas Corpus Mean?
Industrial Revolution: A Different Way of Life
Before the Industrial Revolution, people worked in small-scale businesses. The two primary and predominant examples, are farming and artisan handicrafts.…
Brooklyn Bridge History: The first crossing of the East River
The Brooklyn Bridge had its opening on May 24, 1883; a connecting of Brooklyn and New York City. The bridge…
American Presidents
List of United States Presidents Categories: America, presidential history, Tags: presidents of the united states of america, who were the…
