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What is an American
I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.

American History Facts
History is more than the story of mankind; it has facts and little tidbits that sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Look at these interesting facts about American history.

England and Her Colonies
The war between England and France, though at an end on the continent of America, was still continued among the West India islands, France in this case also being the loser. Martinique, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent's,--every island, in fact, which France possessed among the Caribbees,--passed into the hands of the English. Besides which, being at the same time at war with Spain, England took possession of Havana, the key to the whole trade of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Canadian Dominion: A Chronicle Of Our Northern Neighbor
The history of Canada since the close of the French regime falls into three clearly marked half centuries. The first fifty years after the Peace of Paris determined that Canada was to maintain a separate existence under the British flag and was not to become a fourteenth colony or be merged with the United States. Yale University Press first published this book written by Oscar D. Skelton in 1919.

The Character of Colonial America: The Shape of Things to Come
By 1689, the land occupied by the American colonists stretched some one thousand miles along the Atlantic Coast but the settlers hugged the water. They had their backs to the continent and their eyes toward England. Most Colonists considered themselves transplanted Englishmen.

The Progress Of National Development--The First Quarter Of The Century
The political history of the second war with Great Britain is one of strong party spirit, and of a persistent opposition to the war on the part of the Federalists. The party under this name, however, had greatly changed in its principles since the accession to power of the Republicans. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.

Period of Great Discontent
From 1660-1756, there was a growing political friction between England and her American Colonies, which soon would have led to American demands for independence, even if the events, which took place after 1756 and actually participated the Revolution, had not occurred. This friction came in many forms and combined they led to the tensions of the revolution. The period from 1670 - 1700 was a period of great discontent and rebellion in the colonies.

A Journey To The Western Islands Of Scotland
Discover what Scotland was like during the 18th century by reading this account by Samuel Johnson.

William Blackstone and His Contributions to American Law
William Blackstone is the 18th century jurist who wrote a four-volume work on English Law. These volumes known as Blackstone's Commentaries had a substantial influence in American law. In fact, in American and British colleges used his commentaries for years after his death in 1780.

Shays' Rebellion
During the Confederation period, the young American nation was in economic and political chaos. The new nation had to rebuild its economy without the benefit of belonging to the British mercantile system. America was desperately short on hard cash. This was due to the sudden renewal of British trade. Hard currency was leaving faster than it was coming into the country.

The Jacobite and Cary’s Rebellions
Take a look at two rebellions and discover how they affected World History.

The 13 Original Colonies
Europeans came to the new world for many reasons. They came to escape debt, persecution, or to make a profit. As the years would go by, these colonies would grow and thrive. Each would develop distinctive customs, social structure and beliefs.

Native Americans
When the first European explorers encountered the native inhabitants of America, they considered these people heathen savages. This misconception would lead to the various conflicts and difficulties between the Europeans and the natives.