An exploration of Franklin D. Roosevelt's life, presidency, and significant contributions like the New Deal.
Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns that sprung up during the Great Depression, populated by homeless and unemployed individuals and named after President Herbert Hoover, whom many blamed for the economic crisis.
Jonathan: A comprehensive exploration of the symbolic representation of a New England Yankee, its historical context, connotations, and cultural significance.
Jonathan Edwards was a key figure in American history whose writings significantly promoted the values associated with the Puritan Work Ethic.
A comprehensive examination of the U.S. nickel, its history, composition, and significance in American currency.
A comprehensive look at the 1920s period of economic growth, cultural development, and subsequent collapse in the U.S., followed by the Great Depression.
The term 'Yankee' originally referred to Americans during the colonial era and has evolved to denote people from New England.
An in-depth study of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), a pivotal union movement in American labor history, and its impact after merging to form the AFL-CIO.
The Knights of Labor was a significant labor organization in the United States during the late 19th century, advocating for the rights of workers across various occupations.
An in-depth exploration of Robber Barons, their definition, historical significance, the criticism they faced, and notable examples from America's Gilded Age.
An in-depth exploration of The New Deal, a series of government initiatives introduced during the Great Depression to alleviate economic distress and reduce unemployment in the United States.
An in-depth exploration of the Veterans Administration, now known as the Department of Veterans Affairs, including its history, functions, services provided to veterans, and its impact on society.
