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Spanish-American War
(Encyclopedia) Spanish-American War, 1898, brief conflict between Spain and the United States arising out of Spanish policies in Cuba. It was, to a large degree, brought about by the efforts of U.S.…Russian American Company
(Encyclopedia) Russian American Company, colonial trading company, chartered by Czar Paul I in 1799. The charter granted the merchant-dominated company monopoly trading privileges in Russian America…Terrorist Attacks in the U.S. Or Against Americans
Source: iStockAccording to the Department of Homeland Security, the National Terrorism Advisory System is key to providing up-to-date warnings and information for both the population of the nation…Great Novels by Native American Authors
Popular novels about Native life and heritage by Native authors Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Related Links American Indian Heritage Month American Indian Quotes Notable…American Government: The Enduring Constitution Timelines
The Enduring Constitution: Timelines Web-code: mqp-1036 Chapter 3 Changing Views of Free Speech Web-code: mqp-2067 Chapter 6 Government by the PeopleWeb-code: mqp-3118 Chapter 11…American Law | Civics: Links to History
Links to History: American Law 1775 1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1800 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in…Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Much like Black History and Women's History celebrations, APA Heritage Month…The Congress of Women: Evolution of American Literature
by Mrs. M. K. Craig Göethe and SchillerPioneer Woman of OregonEvolution of American Literature Mrs. M. K. Craig is a native of Mississippi. She was born November 17, 1812. Her parents were…Hispanic American Musicians and Visual Artists
// Cite Jean-Michel Basquiat Christina Aguilera, pop singer Judy Baca, artist Joan Baez, folk singer and activist Jean-Michel Basquiat, artist Ruben Blades, musician, composer,…Spanish-American War (1898–1899)
War fires stoked by “jingo journalism” as American people support Cuban rebels against Spain. American business sees economic gain in Cuban trade and resources and American power zones in…