Category: History and Civics

  • The Utah War: A Forgotten Conflict with Lasting Consequences

    On This Day in 1857: The Mountain Meadows Massacre took place and is still one of the most violent acts of terrorism committed by Americans against Americans. Members of a local military surrounded and killed 121 people traveling from Arkansas to California. Their actions were a result of poor leadership and war hysteria gripping the…

  • TDIH: Urabi Revolution and Anglo-Egyptian War

    Introduction:The 19th century marked a period of intense transformation in Egypt, as the ruling dynasty grappled with financial instability and European encroachments. Egypt, located at the crossroads of continents and cultures, held strategic importance for European powers. This blog post delves into the intricate history of Egypt during this era, exploring its economic turmoil, nationalist…

  • John McCain: Remembering Him 5 Years Later

    John McCain’s political career is marked by dedication, resilience, public service, bipartisan collaborations, and principled leadership, particularly during his 2008 presidential bid and in Senate.

  • Classroom Resources: US Holidays

    I have used a collection of videos and a reading packet in my US history classes to discuss some of the different cultural holidays in the US and what they represent. Because of class pacing, the US Civil War falls somewhere close to the first week of October or Valentines Day, so I have created…

  • CW at 160: Drafts and Pensions

    From the Battlefield to Home: The Civil War Pension Act and Its Legacy On July 14, 1863, the United States Congress passed a landmark piece of legislation: The Enrollment Act. This act not only instituted a draft for the Union Army but also included a significant provision – a pension program for veterans wounded in…

  • TMIH Space Exploration: June, July, August

    I will be working on different events during the summer and will only be posting in June. June: July: August: