During the antebellum period, the United States was torn between embracing nationalism and favoring sectionalism. Although nationalism became a popular movement throughout antebellum America, sectionalism continued to divide the county, especially the North and the South. Both the ideas of nationalism and sectionalism were widely practiced during this period. Examples of nationalism include the Era […]
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Most Americans know very little about Ancient Indian inventions. In recent years, many strides have been made in high school and college in teaching more about traditionally neglected parts of the world. Perhaps due to its proximity to its northern neighbor, China, many Americans have only a slight understanding of Indian history and achievements. China […]
The American Civil War remains the bloodiest war in American history, costing more lives than any other conflict ever fought on North American soil. When Confederate General Robert E. Lee sat down with Union General Ulysses S. Grant to surrender the legendary Army of Northern Virginia, the American Civil War was in its fourth year […]