This aticle explains what led to the Boston Massacre in March 1770 and what its effects were.
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John Smith Biography
This biography details the life of early American colonist John Smith.
Plessy and Ferguson: Descendants of a divisive Supreme Court decision unite
The Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson upheld racial segregation in the United States. Learn how descendants of the opposing sides have come together.
Born-Into-Slavery Narratives Discovered in Newspaper
In 2017, a Pennsylvania historian found several slave narratives that had been published in a local newspaper in 1893. Read this article to learn more.
A Deeper Look at the Politicians Who Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This article notes some of the key players in the passing of the Civil Rights Act. Roll over the hotspots in the image to find out more about each person.
Revolutionary War army comes to life in newly discovered painting
Learn how an uncovered painting provided historians with new details of George Washington’s army.
Ellis Island
This article inlcudes an overview of the importance of Ellis Island in the history of immigration in the United States. It then provides a more detailed timeline of happenings on the island.
African American Spirituals
Why might singing be important for laboring slaves? Click this link to learn more about the important roles folksongs called spirituals played in the lives of slaves.
Crossing the Ocean Blue
The great explorer Christopher Columbus left Spain in 1492 on a voyage of exploration. The 3 ships he set off with were believed to be “technology that was far ahead of its time”. Think of this connection and about why this article appears on The American Society of Mechanical Engineers website.
‘One Nation with News for All’: Newseum looks at Ethnic media in America
Read about the contributions of foreign-language and ethnic media in the United States.
On Protest Photography
Writer Maisie Skidmore discusses the power of photography to record protest movements.
Lowell Mill Women Create the First Union of Working Women
In the early 1800s, the women who worked in Massachussetts textile mills organized to fight for better working conditions.
Why the Colonies Most Galvanizing Leader Never Became a Founding Father
Learn how James Otis, Jr., inpsired early revolutionary thinking with fiery speeches against British rule.
The real history of Native American team names
In this article, the writer explores the history and context of Native American team names and logos.
Macbeth’s encounter with the witches
Shakespeare’s source material, Holinshed’s Chronicles, appeared in two versions. Scholars from Oxford University have recently made side-by-side comparisons available online.
Shackleton’s Ad – Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey
Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton is said to have advertised for companions: “Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful.” But did he really?
10 Things You May Not Know About the French and Indian War
HISTORY has put together this list of interesting information about the French and Indian War.
Double-Bind: Three Women of the Harlem Renaissance
Among the more well-known male writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance existed women who also deserve to be recognized. Read about three writers whose work reflected being both black and female.
The Challenges and Opportunites of 21st Century Muckracking
In part of its 21st Century Muckrakers series, Nieman Reports, a foundation that seeks to advance the standards of journalism, outlines the obstacles and advantages of contemporary investigative reporting.
Edward Curtis: Photographing the North American Indian
Nineteenth-century photographer Edward Curtis was known for his images of Native Americans. Watch this video that details the Smithsonian Institute’s recent acquisition of more than 700 of Curtis’s images.