Money, Morality, and Power in the Civil War
The Civil War: Lessons About Money, Morality, and Power The Civil War was one of the most painful and important events in American history. Fought from 1861 to 1865, it was a war between the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy). While people sometimes say it was about “states’ rights,” the real cause of the […]
The Civil War: What It Was Really About
The Civil War was one of the most important—and painful—moments in American history. Fought from 1861 to 1865, it was a war between the North (the Union) and the South (the Confederacy). It was a war over the future of the United States—and whether the country would continue to allow the cruel system of slavery. […]
Causes of Civil War
Understanding the Causes of the American Civil War The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was a pivotal event in United States history. Several key factors led to this conflict: 1. Slavery The primary cause of the Civil War was the deep-seated disagreement over slavery. The Southern states’ economies relied heavily […]
Race in Brazil
I was in Cuiaba Brazil this last week and wanted to write a bit on how my first impression of Brazil based on my visit to Manaus in 2013 was less than accurate. In Manaus, I felt like I stood out like a sore thumb and people were constantly watching me as I was walking […]
3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise was an agreement made in 1787 when leaders were writing the U.S. Constitution. It decided how enslaved people would be counted for things like taxes and representation in Congress. Southern states wanted to count enslaved people in their population because it would give them more power in Congress. Northern states disagreed because […]
Social Classes of early Colonial Americans
In early Colonial America, there were several social classes: Here’s what daily life was like for each social class in early Colonial America:
Frederick Douglass – Responsibility
From Bill of Rights Institute – adopted for a 5th grade reading level Adapted to a 5th grade reading level Narrative When Frederick Douglass was 20 years old, he made a daring escape to freedom by boarding a train heading north. This was a big deal because two years earlier, his first escape attempt had […]
The Louisiana Purchase
In the early years of America, President Jefferson and his administration made a significant deal with Napoleon of France to acquire a vast area of land known as the Louisiana Territory for just $15 million. This purchase was monumental as it effectively doubled the nation’s size and provided ample land for agriculture. To explore this […]