John Brown’s raid, October 16, 1859
John Brown’s raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) on October 16, 1859, was a pivotal event leading up to...
Category : History
Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer, legislator, and vocal opponent of slavery was elected the 16th president of the United States in November 1860, shortly before...
Declaration of Independence
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The Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement by a nation’s people asserting their right to choose their own government. When armed conflict between...
Bill of Rights
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After the American Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Founding Fathers turned to the composition of the states’ and then the federal Constitution. Although a...
John Adams
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John Adams (1735–1826), a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, served as the second U.S. president from 1797 to 1801. Born in Braintree (now Quincy),...
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion, and the press. It also protects the right to peaceful protest and...
George Washington
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George Washington, born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, stands as one of the most pivotal figures in American history. Known as the...
Nat Turner
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Nat Turner, born on October 2, 1800, in Southampton County, Virginia, was an enslaved African American preacher whose name became synonymous with rebellion and resistance...
Slavery in America
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Slavery in America has a long and dark history that has had a profound impact on the social, economic, and political landscape of the country....
16th Street Baptist Church bombing
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The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing occurred on Sunday, September 15, 1963, when a powerful explosion ripped through the predominantly African American 16th Street Baptist...