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Native American Slaves in Barbados
Video by Have History Will Travel

Native American Slaves in Barbados

The white population of Barbados in 1676 passed a law that outlawed the importation of Native American slaves from New England and expelled Native American slaves from New England out of the colony. Why was this law passed? #History #HaveHistoryWillTravel...
War of 1812
Definition by Harrison W. Mark

War of 1812

The War of 1812 (1812-1815), referred to by some contemporaries as the Second American Revolution, was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. Often remembered only as a sideshow to the Napoleonic Wars, the war had some long-term...
Causes of the American Revolution
Article by Harrison W. Mark

Causes of the American Revolution

The American Revolution (c. 1765-1789) was a definitive event in Western history that saw the emergence of the United States and helped spawn additional waves of revolutions and societal upheavals on both sides of the Atlantic. Though the...
American Invasion of Quebec
Article by Harrison W. Mark

American Invasion of Quebec

The American invasion of Quebec (September 1775-June 1776) was a military campaign undertaken during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Hoping to induce the Province of Quebec to join the rebellion, the Second Continental Congress...
Map of Native American Nations in the USA
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Map of Native American Nations in the USA

Map reconstituting the geographic culture areas of the early Native American tribes and the different Amerindian languages ​​that were spoken in the USA. By William C. Sturtevant, Smithsonian Institute, 1967.
Doctrine of Discovery
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery is a policy enacted initially by the 15th-century Catholic Church proclaiming the right of Christian nations to take possession of the lands of non-Christians in the interest of saving their souls. Non-Christians...
American Revolution
Definition by Harrison W. Mark

American Revolution

The American Revolution (1765-1789) was a period of political upheaval in the Thirteen Colonies of British North America. Initially a protest over parliamentary taxes, it blossomed into a rebellion and led, ultimately, to the birth of the...
The Comanche Tribe | Native American History Documentary
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The Comanche Tribe | Native American History Documentary

A brief Native American documentary about the Comanche people. The Comanches played a crucial role in the history of North America. They were a nomadic tribe, fierce in warfare and had no equals when it comes to horsemanship. Known for having...
The Ghost Dance Movement | Native American Culture | Wounded Knee Massacre
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The Ghost Dance Movement | Native American Culture | Wounded Knee Massacre

The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement amongst Native Americans that lived in the American west. It began at the end of the 19th century and had a massive influence for the Natives living in the area. It emerged at the time of the last...
American Revolutionary War
Definition by Harrison W. Mark

American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), or the American War of Independence, was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 North American colonies, who declared independence as the United States of America. Initially a rebellion within...
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