History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Martin Van Buren: The Little Magician who shaped American politics in the mid-19th century

Martin Van Buren 1837-1841 DemocratTrail of Tears; Specie Circular; Panic of 1837 Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837-1841....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discover the Legacy of William Henry Harrison, the Ninth US President and Military Leader

William Henry Harrison 1841 Whig”Tippecanoe and Tyler too!”; First Whig President William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1841,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Life and Presidency of John Tyler: America’s 10th President

John Tyler 1841-1845 Whig”His Accidency”; Webster-Ashburton Treaty John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was born on March...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774

First Continental Congress (1774) a meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the closing of Boston Harbor, increased taxes, and abuses of...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Critical Role of Minutemen in American Revolution’s Early Stages

Minutemen American colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute’s notice Minutemen were civilian colonial militia during the American Revolution who could be summoned and ready...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Iconic Redcoats: British Soldiers and Their Role in the American Revolution

Redcoats British soldiers who fought against the colonists in the American Revolution; so called because of their bright red uniforms The Redcoats were British soldiers who fought...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Importance of the Second Continental Congress in Establishing the Foundations of a New Nation.

Second Continental Congress (1775) a meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to react to fighting at Lexington and Concord The Second Continental Congress was...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Continental Army: The Backbone of American Independence During the Revolutionary War.

Continental Army the army created by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to defend the American colonies from Britain The Continental Army was the main army of...