The manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol for beverage purposes was illegal in the U.S. in the 1920s. Many now think this “Prohibition” was a failure. But, there...
Category: U.S. History Reading Passages
7 Primary Sources for the U.S. Constitution From the Articles of Confederation
Following are various primary source documents encompassing the Articles of Confederation through the creation of the Bill of Rights. You can get an editable copy of this post to use in...
The American Revolution was the culmination of many failed attempts by the colonists to attain more control over lives. As they demanded “no taxation without representation” the British...
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” The readers of this article might be a bit too young for this saying. But, it might make you think -- why exactly was Vegas built in the middle of...
The Supreme Court usually leaves some tough cases until right before their summer break. Brnovich v. DNC was handed down on the last day with a very strong dissenting opinion in...
Hornbooks were a popular children’s teaching aid from the 1400s to the 1800s. They were made of various materials and built into the shape of a paddle with a protective coating. ...
