History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Revolutionary War Hero: The Role of Baron von Steuben in Transforming the Continental Army

Baron von Steuben A Prussian (German) General– he readied the American soldiers at Valley Forge. He instilled discipline in the troops and taught them new fighting techniques...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Thomas Jefferson: The Influential Founding Father who shaped American Values and Governance

Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. He is widely regarded as...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Importance of Common Sense in Daily Life: Navigating Social Interactions, Making Financial Decisions, and More

Common Sense A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation Common Sense refers to the ability to...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Executive Branch of the United States Government

Executive Branch the branch of government that carries out laws The Executive Branch is one of the three branches of the federal government of the United States,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Mercantilism: The Dominant Economic Theory in Europe from the 16th to 18th Century

Mercantilism An economic policy under which nations sought to increase their wealth and power by obtaining large amounts of natural resources from their colonies. Mercantilism was a...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Significance of the Southern Colonies in the Development of the United States

Southern Colonies Made money by having slaves grow cash crops on plantations due to rich soil and warm climate. The Southern Colonies were a group of English...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Cultural Diversity and Economic Importance of the Middle Colonies in Colonial America

Middle Colonies Group of colonies founded which had small farms, good producing grains. It was the most ethnically and religiously diverse of all colonial groups. The Middle...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The New England Colonies: History, Economy, and Cultural Impact on the United States

New England Colonies Group of colonies founded primarily for religious reasons. Known for ship building and trade. The New England Colonies were a group of colonies located...