Ottoman Empire: Turkish History and Origins
There is no longer an Ottoman Empire. No one today speaks their language and there are no classics or poetry indicative of the age. For six hundred …
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Uncle Sam: History and Facts of a Unique American National Symbol
You’ve seen the stern-looking, white-bearded man on posters, t-shirts and other Americana, but do you really know who Uncle Sam is or how this …
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Wondering what Columbus Day is all about and whether Christopher Columbus actually discovered America? Learn the history of this famous explorer …
Continue ReadingWho Was Will Rogers? History Homework Guide
Just because the early 1900s was a simpler time—without technology or an especially fast-paced life—does not mean that the people weren’t capable of …
Continue ReadingEgyptian Writing: Hieroglyphs Homework Help for Students
How did Egyptian hieroglyphs originate? Learn about the history of as well as interesting facts about this ancient style of writing.
Continue ReadingFrench and Indian War: A Study Guide for History Students
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was the North American part of a world-wide conflict between the French and the British. Their primary …
Continue ReadingNative Americans and the Revolutionary War
North American colonists operated with the Native American in peace initially. But as their population grew, tensions arose. Although they were not …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Martin Luther King, Jr: Great Civil Rights Leader & Orator
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader and one of America’s greatest orators. With his voice and spirit, he led African-Americans …
Continue ReadingThe Montgomery Bus Boycotts of 1955-1956: Causes & Results
Sparked by Rosa Parks, a 381 day boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama city bus system ensued. After a year of protest, legal action, fire-bombs and …
Continue ReadingBiography of George Washington: Facts & Myths of America's First President
George Washington (1732-1799) never threw a silver dollar across the Potomac, but he had the strength to found a nation. Learn some of the myths and …
Continue ReadingThe Buildup to the American Revolutionary War: Causes
What caused the original thirteen American colonies to fight for independence from England? A series of political and economic tensions that spread …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Harriet Tubman: Leader & Legend
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave who helped dozens of other slaves achieve their freedom. Not only that, she served as a spy for the North during …
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