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American History: Outlines: The War in North Africa and Europe
Overview of the course of World War II in North Africa and Europe.
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American History: Outlines: The First Americans
Brief overview on the history and theory of migration of the first inhabitants of North America. Links to Wikipedia for definitions are embedded in the text.
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American History: Essays: Conflict for Sovereignty in N. Amer. Continued
Essay outlines the continued tension between England, Spain and other European nations in their quest for power. The British claim sovereignty over North America.
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American History: Outlines: Corporations and Cities
Overview of the American industrial age growth of corporations and urbanization.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Improvements in Transportation: Post American Revolution to Civil War
From the earliest days of European exploration, the land and waterways seemed to do their best to frustrate growth and movement in what was to become North Carolina. In its natural condition, the area was just not an easy place to get...
Digital History
Digital History: Radical Reform and Antislavery
Find a comprehensive history of the anti-slavery movement and how it fit into the larger reform movements of the first half of the 19th century.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: North Carolina
Help discover more about "the story of the lost colony of Roanoke Island." Why did the Wright Brothers fly at Kitty Hawk? Learn more about North Carolina from the Library of Congress website.
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American History: Outlines: New Peoples
Most settlers who came to America in the 17th century were English, but there were also Dutch, Swedes and Germans in the middle region, a few French Huguenots in South Carolina and elsewhere, slaves from Africa, primarily in the South,...
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American History: Outlines: Economic Expansion, Enlarged Markets
The United States was greatly affected by the Industrial Revolution taking place in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. New inventions and capital investment led to the creation of new industries and the spread of economic growth....
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American History: Outlines: Industrial Growth
By 1860, when Abraham Lincoln was elected president, 16 percent of the population lived in urban areas and a third of the nation's income came from manufacturing. Funds were flowing into large-scale industrial development and into...
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About North Georgia: Cherokee History in Georgia
About North Georgia provides an account that thoroughly tracks the history of the Cherokee Indians in Georgia and their influence on Georgia's culture.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Simonds History of American Literature
This site presents the full text of the "Simonds History of American Literature." This detailed reference book explores the literature in early colonial times, the eighteenth century, the beginning of the nineteenth century, the New...
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North Dakota Museum of Art
This is the website of the North Dakota Museum of Art. The museum focuses on contemporary art and art that shows the visual history of the region, including a focus on Native American art. Collections and exhibitions can be viewed...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Online home of the American Museum of Natural History. Find out about the museum's latest events, exhibitions, and programs.
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American History: Outlines: Early America: Native American Cultures
At the time of the Europeans' arrival in North America, the land was well populated with Native Americans. Their numbers rapidly dwindled, mainly due to disease. Although there were many diverse tribes, some generalizations can be drawn...
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American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Asa Whitney
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes what Asa Whitney did to promote the idea of a transcontinental railroad in the North. His efforts provoked the South into campaigning for...