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American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: The Interstate Commerce Act
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes The Interstate Commerce Act that passed in 1887. Its purpose was to regulate railroad rates across states, and it mandated the formation of...
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American History: Presidents: Index on John Adams
A collection of documents written by John Adams while President, which includes the text to his Inaugural Address, his State of the Nation addresses, and his document on the XYZ Affair.
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American History: Outlines: James F. Cooper
This literary biography from the University of Groningen analyzes the contribution of James Fenimore Cooper to American literature and his role in the development of the American novel. Discusses Cooper's character, Natty Bumppo.
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American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
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American History: Biographies: Jonathan Dayton
This site from the University of Groningen provides a biographical account of Johnathan Dayton's political life - the U.S. Constitution, Hamilton's banking plan, and Jay's Treaty - with links to the events, people, and achievements he is...
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American History: Biographies: Richard Henry Lee
Good, introductory biography from the University of Groningen of Richard Henry Lee and the Lee family. Text provides hyperlinks to related information.
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American History: Documents: Account of the Boston Massacre
This site from the University of Groningen provides first hand account of Boston Massacre. Gives background information leading to this event.
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American History: Documents: Edward Randolph Condemns Massachussetts Bay Company
At this site from the University of Groningen you can read Edward Randolph's address to Parliament concerning the rebellious attitude of the colony of Massachusetts as designated as "articles of misdemeanors." Read each of the...
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American History: Biographies: Adam Smith (1723 1790)
Biographical information about Adam Smith from an on-line college textbook. Links to parts of the text of Wealth of Nations.
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American History: Essays: The Battle of Lexington
Besides describing the Battle of Lexington, 1775, there are excellent links to other sites.
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American History: Outlines: The Legislative Branch: The Reach of Congress
This well-written and well-organized site from The Legislative Branch provides a thorough overview of congressional powers, inherent checks and balances, as well as links to related information.
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American History: Documents: Bacon's Declaration
This site provides the full text of Bacon's Declaration of the People, submitted to Sir William Berkeley, July 30, 1676. This declaration states the settlers' anger towards taxes and Indian attacks.
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American History: Outlines: New Netherland and Maryland
Find out about Dutch exploration and settlement in the area explored by Henry Hudson. Scrolling through will take you to information about New Netherland and the settling of New Sweden which later became Maryland.
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American History: Outlines: Schooling and Culture Flourish
Background information about the social, literary, and intellectual history of the Colonial period. Includes biographical links to Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather.
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American History: Outlines: Press Asserts Its Freedom
The role of the free press in Colonial American literary and political history. Includes links to Alexander Hamilton and charters involving free press.
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American History: Outlines: Herman Melville Overview
This site contains biographical information about Herman Melville, as well as critical analysis of his works. Includes links to online text for Melville's major works.
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American History: Biographies: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a biography of Thomas Jefferson that includes information on his early career, prelude to the presidency, and his presidency.
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American History: Outlines: The Era of Expansion and Reform
Information about the period in United States history between the Civil War and World War I. The United States was transformed from a rural republic to an urban state.
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American History: Outlines: Nullification Crisis
This resource explains the conflict between Jackson and the state of South Carolina over the state's right to nullify federal tariffs. This conflict almost brought armed conflict between the federal government and the state.
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American History: Essays: u.s. & the Netherlands
This resource is an overview of the relationship of the Dutch West India Company and the settling of New Netherlands under the "patroon" system, which brought many Dutch colonists to the New World.
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American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
This resource presents a brief discussion of U.S. neutrality early in World War I and of the events which brought the country closer to war.
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American History: Biographies: George Mason 1725 1792
This resource presents links for different parts of George Mason's life. Information about his life includes links to relevant topics.
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American History: Outlines: Boston Tea Party
Gives a historical description of the events that led up to the Boston Tea Party (1773).
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American History: Outlines: The Reach of Congress
Although short, this article very clearly describes the investigative powers of Congress and their importance. Links to other American History topics are available, as well.