American History Chapters

America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

One theory has it that meteor sparks might have ignited the blaze the night of Chicago's Great Fire in October, 1871.

The stock market crash, Hoover and failing banks are all causes of the Great Depression, but there are others still unknown.

The causes of the Great Depression are still debated.

Without justice or due process, Celia is hanged on December 21, 1855 for murdering her rapist and owner.

Church leaders and Elizabeth's husband, Theophilus, request that she leave the Bible class in which the teacher encourages Elizabeth's outspoken views...

Chapter 1

In honor of the astronauts, Challenger Learning Centers provide space and science information.

Tony Minke, on his way to get his watch repaired, finds Bobby's body.

Koscuiszko's education & compassion for others made him a true American patriot.

Koscuiszko's first look at America.

Thaddeus wasted no time to help the colonies

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