Category Archives: Colonial America

The Acadians

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Mustang

Les Acadiens Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485-1528) was a Florentine explorer of North America who, at the time, was in the service of the King of France (one that hardly anyone has ever heard about: Francis I[1]).  Verrazzano’s sixteenth-century map of … Continue reading →

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The American Frontier

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Mustang

Some background Human migration could be the most important factor in understanding the development of North America.  While it is true that the story of humankind is one of migration, our American story began when people decided to risk their … Continue reading →

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Happy Yankee Doodle Day

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Mustang

To get to where we are today with the use of the word Yankee, we have to go back in time to Great Britain.  There are two things to discuss here: the melody of the song, and the words used … Continue reading →

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