The Great Depression was an economic depression in the United States, starting on October 24, 1929, with the stock market crash on Black Thursday. This was the most damaging economic depression that the United States has faced so far. The unemployment rate soared to around 25%, and many investors in
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892–1973) was an English writer who wrote some of the most influential fantasy books of all time: The Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as other books in the Middle-Earth universe. He took inspiration for these books and the world of
World War I World War I was one of the most destructive wars in the world's history. It started in 1914 following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne in Sarajevo, Serbia. The United States was neutral during this war until the spring
King Arthur was a legendary British king who was portrayed in many poems and books written over the years. Many of his stories have basis in history, but they are also filled with myth and legend. We know a few things about this “king”. We know that he is married
King Phillip's War The Indians and the people of New England were at peace for 50 years after they had signed a peace treaty. Massasoit, chief of the Wampanoags, had a son named Phillip, whom after he died had broken this treaty and caused all out war with
Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, played a crucial role in the Greek victory at Troy by devising the strategy of the Trojan Horse, which allowed Greek soldiers to infiltrate and ultimately defeat Troy. After the war, Odysseus's journey home was filled with challenges, as shown in “The Odyssey.
New York and New Jersey New York and New Jersey were initially settled by the Dutch, who established New Netherland in the early 17th century. The English seized control in 1664, renaming New Amsterdam to New York in honor of the Duke of York. New Jersey was named after the
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was much unrest because of falling crop prices in the global market and increased prices for machines to farm the crops, as well as unfair work hours, dangerous working conditions, child labor, and monopolies. Agricultural troubles led to the creation of
Madeline L'Engle (1918-2007) was an American author of children's literature who is best known for writing the novel A Wrinkle In Time, for which she won the Newbery Medal. She wrote A Wrinkle in Time in 1959 while living in New York. Many of her works
The Plymouth Colony The Plymouth Colony was established in 1620 by a group of English Separatists, later known as the Pilgrims, who sought religious freedom from the Anglican church. They sailed on the Mayflower towards Virginia but were thrown off course by a storm, and they landed at Plymouth Rock
Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia in the year 356 BC. After being taught philosophy, geography, and science by Aristotle, he joined his father's army in 340 BC, at the age of 16. He distinguished himself in the military, and after the assassination of his father in
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter best known for creating the comedy science-fiction book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He began his career writing comedy sketches for radio and television, including the popular series Doctor Who. The inspiration for The Hitchhiker's
Health
Researchers found that teens with weaker neural links between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala were more likely to feel sad and stressed during the pandemic. This study, part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) project, highlights the importance of strong brain networks for better mental health and suggests
Early American History
The Colony In the year 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh founded the first settlement for the English in America. He came with 100 men and named the place where he was, Virginia, for his queen. This only lasted until 1586 and Raleigh tried again to settle at Roanoke in Virginia. He
Literature
The Happy Prince and Federigo's Falcon In this article, I will be comparing and contrasting The Happy Prince (Oscar Wilde) and Federigo's Falcon (Giovanni Boccaccio). I will find some differences (contrasting) and some similarities (comparing) in these two short stories. Similarities: * The theme of poor people
Ancient History
The first civilizations developed in river valleys like Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He. Ancient people lived by these rivers, where they could farm the fertile soil. The social classes in most of these civilizations were made of slaves, soldiers, farmers, builders, traders, priests, and rulers. The Sumerians, one of
History
After the Louisiana Purchase, many people living in the Eastern United States decided to move West to start settlements in the new lands. The Homestead Act of 1862 spurred the West's settlement by encouraging farmers to move there by granting them land. Freedmen were also drawn to the
History
In the 50 years between the Civil War and the First World War, the United States had transformed into one of the world's major economic superpowers. Industrialization was boosted by the Civil War, which required the construction of new factories to produce more weapons, ammunition, and other materials
History
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the United States of America. The war started when Abraham Lincoln, who was opposed to slavery, was elected as President. He wanted to abolish slavery in the entirety of the United States, not just the North.
Literature
Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), or Mark Twain was an American author who wrote many popular books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Clemens was born to a poor family in Florida and grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, a town which inspired many of his fictional
American History
It is believed that Native American Indians came to America from Mongolia during the ice age, passing on a land bridge between Asia and America and from Alaska spread into Canada, North America, Central America and South America. When the explorers of the New World came to America, they found
Oceanography
Geological Oceanography is the study of the shape and the geological features of the ocean floor. The Basins Ocean basins are vast areas of water that cover almost three-quarters of Earth’s surface and contain the majority of all water on the planet. There are four basins, the Pacific, The
Literature
By Mark Twain Mark Twain (1835–1910) wrote Tom Sawyer in 1876. It captures the childhood of a kid, Tom Sawyer, who lived on the Mississippi River in the 1840s. Kids are entertained by the whacky story about a child protagonist who went on many adventures with his friends, and
Literature
A Dream Within A Dream Written by Edgar Allan Poe Mood: * The mood of the poem is dark and depressing: “You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream” Main Idea: * The poem contemplated the nature of life. Poe in this poem questions the reality of