Tag: American history
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Franklin, the Printer
When Ben Franklin left his brother, he tried in vain to get a place in one of the other printing offices in Boston. But James Franklin had sent word to the other printers not to take Benjamin into their employ. There was no other town nearer than New York large enough to support a printing…
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Bacon and his Men
In 1676, just a hundred years before the American Revolution, the people of Virginia were very much oppressed by Sir William Berkeley, the governor appointed by the king of England. Their property was taken away by unjust taxes and in other ways. The governor had managed to get all the power into his own hands…
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A First Book in American History
This book chronicles pivotal figures in American history, from Columbus and John Smith to Franklin and Lincoln, highlighting their contributions and the nation’s expansion.
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Myles Standish and the Indians
The American Indians, recognizing the superior firepower of the Pilgrims, did not attack Plymouth. But they thought that they might get rid of the Pilgrims by witchcraft. So they held a powwow in a big swamp to persuade the spirits to kill or drive away the newcomers. Sometimes the Pilgrims would see some Indians on…
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The Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal made by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson in 1803. He purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, for 15 million USD. Initially, the delegates sent to France were authorized to spend up to 10 million USD to acquire New Orleans and possibly the west…