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Category Archives: American Frontier
Gentleman Johnny
Introduction For many years, British military officers purchased their promotions. A young man who wanted to join the military as an officer paid for the privilege of serving in the army.[1] The system that existed in the United Kingdom before 1871 for … Continue reading
A New England Man
Introduction In 1755, British colonists had a full plate: French soldiers and their Indian allies were killing British settlers, parliament was finding ways to increase everyone’s taxes, and the British monarch, who couldn’t speak English, was mentally ill. Amazingly, there was … Continue reading
The Last General
Introduction The history of Rome inspires the imaginations of those who enjoy looking into the past. Rome existed for around 1,100 years, beginning about 625 B.C. That is such a long period of time that historians feel compelled to study … Continue reading
The Adams Family
But first, a word … History seeks order from chaos. It is one discipline of several in the social sciences. The study of history must confine itself to evaluating written records. Whatever history exists before written records must be studied … Continue reading
Thomas Gage
Introduction British General Thomas Gage was, at one time, the highest authority in North America during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. In his time, he was criticized by the British and the Americans alike, and to this … Continue reading
The Fifty-six
The fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. Who were these men, and what happened to them? All of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were educated. Some were lawyers and … Continue reading
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Indentured Servitude
Introduction Warfare is brutish – the longer war rages, the more objectionable it becomes. One example of this was the Thirty Years’ War. It was fought primarily in the area of central Europe in the 17th century and remains one … Continue reading
The Ride of Paul Revere
Introduction We were taught as children about the midnight ride of Paul Revere. It was a great story for young children — fourth or fifth grade, perhaps. That dashing silversmith — who, booted and spurred and with a heavy stride, … Continue reading
El Peludo
Introduction For thousands of years before the modern era, the land of present-day Arizona was home to several Indian civilizations. The first European to establish contact with Arizona Indians was Marcos de Niza in 1539. Several other historically significant Spaniards … Continue reading
An Act: To Provide for the Protection of Texas
According to some modern sociologists, Texas culture is among the major influences of American society today. Even despite waves of immigrants (an amalgamation of Tejano, Anglo, Irish, Cajun, and African cultures) and the many tragedies impacting life in the Lone … Continue reading
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