The War for American Soil
The newly acquired western lands were once believed to be deserts and unusable. But, news that came back from those who settled in the west had a completely opposite view. The land west was actually very fertile and could sustain life and civilization. Afterwards, the US government continued to take advantage of Native Americans on an ongoing fight for land. They were very successful in completing their goal because they were simply better than the Natives.
The United States and Their Insatiable Need of Land
The newly acquired western lands were once believed to be deserts and unusable. However, news that came back from those who settled in the west had a completely opposite view. The land west was actually very fertile and could sustain life and civilization. As a result, the US government continued to take advantage of Native Americans and was successful at first, but over time it was not.
Did England Benefit From North American Colonies in The 18th Century?
The quote, “Britain’s wars for empire, far more than its mercantilist policies, dictated the economic fortunes of Britain’s North American colonies in the 18th century” is a valid statement. I feel that the wars affected the North American colonies more than mercantilism because winning the wars in North America represented wealth and opportunities while mercantilism only kept a steady flow of revenue.
The Handling of The Whiskey Rebellion
Jay’s Treaty and Washington’s handling of the Whiskey Rebellion sparked controversial debates throughout the country because it involved Democratic and Republican opinions.
Virginia and Its Switch From Indentured Servitude to Slavery
The idea of indentured servitude was used when Virginia was first founded. However, this practice eventually got replaced by slavery because of the mortality rate, economical usage, and the rising population of free men.
History of Jamaica
A brief history of colonial Jamaica.
Boedicea, Queen of The Iceni: England Defiant
From Deadlier than the Male: More Prisoners of Eternity.
Cawnpore: Massacre at The Bibighar
Trouble had been brewing in British India for sometime. It was run, in theory at least, by the East India Company, which governed by graft and corruption, co-opting local officials and dignataries, and through its private army of 40,000 British and more than 200,000 Indian Sepoy troops.
Why is Krapina Called “the Cradle of Slavic Peoples”?
The article gives some historical informations about Krapina, center of Krapinsko-zagorska municipality, and describes, through the legend, why is Krapina called "the cradle of Slavic peoples".
Robert Catesby and the Gunpowder Plot
From Hero or Villain: More Prisoners of Eternity.
