Category Archives: Colonial America

Conflicting Loyalties

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Mustang

The Story of William Wells We aren’t quite sure when William was born.  We think it was sometime in 1770 at a place called Jacob’s Creek in Pennsylvania; there is no record of his birth.  He was the son of … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, British Colonies, Colonial America, History, Indian War, Northwest Territory | 4 Comments

On The Border

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Mustang

For three hundred years, Spain, France, and England asserted their claims over vast swaths of the North American continent.  They did this by sending soldiers, settlers, trappers, and merchants to plant their flags, construct fortifications and trading posts.  They signed … Continue reading →

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The Sons of a Preacher Man

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Mustang

Introduction The only species on earth that dabble in politics are human beings.  Political activities are those associated with making important decisions for groups of people.  Within those groups, it is common to find individuals who seek to attain power … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Colonial America, Gunfights and such, History, Kansas, Little Dixie, Minnesota, Missouri, Outlaws | 2 Comments

Cowboys in Neckties

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Mustang

Some background The United States is a nation of immigrants.  Between 1580 and 1775, the population of Europeans went from zero to around 3.5 million.  They arrived in waves, of course, and the attitudes toward new arrivals vacillated between enthusiastic welcome and … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Southwest, Arizona Territory, Civil War, Colonial America, Gunfights and such, History, Justice, Texas | 4 Comments

Outlaws & Patriots

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Mustang

Early America and the Quest for Independence Introduction Seldom has there ever been a sense of “we” in Great Britain.  National unity did manifest itself as a result of wars, but this has always been a fickle indicator because people … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in American Frontier, Colonial America, History, New France, New Spain, Pioneers, Society, Westward Expansion | 5 Comments

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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