Life of William Blake: Poet, Painter and Major Visionary of the Romantic Age
William Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757. He was a painter, poet and printmaker. His work did not become famous until after his death. He …
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Life of John Milton: Poet and Author of Paradise Lost
John Milton was one of the most educated and influential writers of the seventeenth century. He was born in London on December 9, 1608. Read on to …
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French 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 …
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Native 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 …
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French Food Vocabulary: Talking About Cooking and Eating in France
It’s not too complicated to talk about food in French once you learn the necessary vocabulary and grammar. I’ll cover the basics below to help you …
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The 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 …
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The 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 …
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The Life of Jack Kerouac: American Author & Poet "King of the Beats"
Kerouac’s life was an interesting one to say the least. Celebrated as a great American author, he ended up dying at a young age from chronic …
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Biography 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 …
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The 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 …
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