Westward Expansion/Mexican War
As the United States expanded westward, they came into conflict with Mexico that resulted in the Mexican – American War. This war …
Goldrush in California
When James W. Marshall discovered gold in California on January 24th, 1848, the California Goldrush began. While most of the people that …
Trails of Expansion in the USA
Expansion was the theme during the years between 1821 and 1862. It was the time of wagon trains and the famous expansion …
Growth in the United States of America (map 2)
The United States continued to grow and expand, gaining more territories. Between the years 1792 and 1821, the U.S. added eleven more …
Australia
Before British colonization in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous people groups that spoke over 250 different languages and …
Growth of the United States of America
The United States continued to grow and expand, gaining more territories. Between the years 1792 and 1821, the U.S. added eleven more …
War of 1812
Started on June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 lasted 32 months and was fought between the United States of America and …
Industrial England
From about 1760 to around 1830, England underwent various significant changes in common industries resulting in what is now known as the …
Inventors
The 1800′s was a time ripe for inventors. Many different inventions that we now use today had their start during this time …
Composers
Many famous classical composers lived during the 1800s. Each one has a different story, but all are fascinating. Beethoven was mostly deaf …