History

History Reconstruction Era

American Equality After the Civil War

Introduction The Civil War, one of the most pivotal and transformative periods in American history, laid the groundwork for monumental

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Gilded Age History

Inventions of the Industrial Revolution & Gilded Age

Introduction: A Time of Unprecedented Growth Between 1870 and 1910, America underwent a period of intense innovation, commonly known as

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History Reconstruction Era

The Compromise of 1877 Ends Reconstruction

Introduction: An Election Dilemma The Compromise of 1877 didn’t just solve an election crisis; it fundamentally altered the trajectory of

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Gilded Age History

Immigration in the Gilded Age & the Melting Pot

Introduction The Gilded Age, spanning roughly from the 1870s to the early 1900s, was a transformative era for the United

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Gilded Age History

Exodusters and the Homestead Act

The Allure of the Homestead Act The Homestead Act of 1862 was more than just a piece of legislation; it

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Gilded Age History

The Transcontinental Railroad

Introduction The Transcontinental Railroad was more than an engineering marvel; it was a nation-defining accomplishment that united disparate parts of

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Gilded Age History

Tenement Buildings in the Gilded Age

Introduction The Gilded Age, a term coined by Mark Twain, refers to the period from the 1870s to the early

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Gilded Age History

Child Labor During the Industrial Era

In the backdrop of the Industrial Era, it’s crucial to recognize that the phenomenon of child labor wasn’t just an

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