Modern humans existed for over a hundred thousand years. But, written history has only been available for about six thousand years. The time before is known as prehistory, which we can still learn...

Teachers play a special role in the lives of their students. They ”touch” them in many ways. But, they should not actually physically touch them. Teaching has an important social aspect. Physical...

Since desperate American rebels led by George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the British, rivers played a major role in American life.  Rivers are...

An introduction of a historical essay acquaints the reader with the topic and how the writer will explain it. It is an important first impression. The introduction is a paragraph long and about five...

A historical essay is a short piece of writing that answers a question or addresses a topic.  It shows a student’s historical knowledge and ability to express themselves. The conclusion is a...

A historical essay answers a question or addresses a specific topic. The format is like a sandwich: a body cushioned between the introduction and conclusion paragraphs. Each body paragraph is a...