From George Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt, the United States has had many influential presidents. Yet, as the country faces ongoing economic instability, it's important to look back at which of...
Category: U.S. History Reading Passages
The Funniest U.S. Presidents & A Few Who Couldn’t Get a Chuckle
Throughout its history, the United States has had its share of presidents who were known for their sense of humor. Humor can be a valuable tool for leaders, helping them to connect with the public,...
Childhood is an important part of our life story, including influencing who we become as adults in various ways. It is important to examine the childhood of public figures, including American...
Were They Pushed or Pulled? American Immigration Through the Years
Migration is the movement of people from place to place. Immigration is international migration. People migrate for a variety of reasons, including domestic, economic, environmental, political, and...
The year was 1920, and for the first time in United States history more people lived in cities than the country. Urban and rural life had many differences. The cities were more diverse with a growing...
How Has Marriage Changed From Colonial Times to the Present?
Marriage is an important social institution in the history of the United States. Marriage ages fluctuated over time but roughly were the same with a median age of the early twenties (women marrying a...
