The United States Civil War

The epic battle pitting North against the South, industrial against agricultural, slave states against those against slavery.

Westward Expansion

As the colonies matured, adventuresome folks sought new opportunities across the vast lands of America.

The American Revolution

"Taxation without representation" Became a major issue, precipitating conflict between the colonists and Great Britain.

Colonial Times

This post covers the period following " The Age of Exploration"to the beginnings of conflicts with Great Britain. It includes information, illustrations, maps, and links to related Web sites