The Purpose of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, there were 2,977 people killed in terrorist attacks. Every year, Patriot Day and National Day of Service and …
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A Brief History of Writing Instruments for Students
These days, when we want to handwrite something, we reach for a ballpoint pen, but it wasn’t always so. There is a long history of writing with …
Continue ReadingIssue of Slavery, Civil War, And American History: Summary Of Slavery During The Civil War
Slavery continued to be an issue even during the Civil War. It impacted the south in a variety of ways. During the four years of the war the south …
Continue ReadingCharacteristics of the Native American Creation Myth: Examples and Resources
From the Zuni to the Cherokee to the Anishinaabe to the Inuit, the creation stories of the First Peoples weave a rich and varied image of how life …
Continue ReadingUncle Sam, the Symbol of American Government: Origins, History and Meaning
Looked on with mingled affection and resentment by Americans, Uncle Sam is the symbol of American government and the power that goes along with it. …
Continue ReadingComparison of the Philosophical Views of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were among the greatest minds that have lived in Western Civilization. The three are responsible for shaping society as …
Continue ReadingKachina Dolls For Children to Make: Craft Celebrating Native American Heritage
Make kachina dolls for kids using a few sewing supplies and a little creativity. Let your children learn about Hopi Native American tribes and history …
Continue ReadingA Summary of the Spanish Civil War: Fascism in Europe in the 20th Century
The Spanish Civil War was a brutal conflict that created a fascist state of Spain that lasted until the 1970s. To truly understand the conflict and …
Continue ReadingThe History of Chess and Origins of Chess in Ancient India
Chess is a strategy game that has been played for thousands of years and is still played in modern times — whether in tournaments of …
Continue ReadingBattle of Chattanooga: Study Guide, Facts and Timeline of Events
The Battle of Chattanooga was of crucial importance in the American Civil War. Find out here how the events that led up to the battle unfolded and …
Continue ReadingHomework Help: A Summary of the War of 1812
This war proved to be a pivotal turning point for the United States of America and a positive impression was made on the rest of the world. The U.S. …
Continue ReadingLife of Clara Barton: Brief Biography of Clara Barton
Clara Barton was an American human rights activist and the founder of the American Red Cross. Her knowledge of battlefield medicine comforted many …
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