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."

Colonials do not want to pay taxes to Britain since they elect no members of Parliament.

The police catch George again, and he makes deals against Lehder and Manuel Noreiga. Pablo Escobar walks away.

In prison, George learns about cocaine from Carlos, then makes a lot of money selling it, and becomes an addict.

Pablo Escobar heads the Medellin Cartel. George describes Pablo's influence in the cocaine industry.

Although the Captain is in charge of a ship, and his word is "law," George Pollard - captain of the Essex, a whaleship - gives-in to Owen Chase, his F...

George Woolf rides Seabiscuit to victories after Red Pollard is injured.

In 1971, T. C. Williams High School's star player, Gerry Bertier, has a car wreck that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down.

Fred learns to read and write, even though it is forbidden.

American war posters portray the need for more and more equipment and advise people to waste nothing.

James Donovan selected the Glienicke Bridge, connecting West Berlin with Potsdam (in East Germany) as the place to exchange Abel for Powers. It become...

Gen. Jos' de Urrea tells James Fannin and his men they can surrender at Goliad without retribution. Santa Anna orders them executed. The Goliad massac...

The Pilgrims decide to leave Holland due to a lack of religious freedom and good jobs.

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