This is why the South seceded after the election of 1860!
While the civil war started in 1861 the secession of the South had already begun immediately after the presidential election of 1860 when South Carolina declared its independence on December…
Why did Irish Immigrants settle on the East Coast (and Germans didn`t)?
A few years ago I learned that a relative of mine had emigrated to the US from Germany around the year 1900. That got me thinking about European immigration into…
Why Was Slavery Less Prevalent In The North Of The US?
When we look at the history of the US than there is one big difference between the North and South. And that is Slavery. But why is it that Slavery…
Why were Triumphs Important in Ancient Rome?
A roman general returning to Rome and holding a triumph is a motive that can be seen on many occasions. Not only the arc of triumph next to the Colosseum…
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