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November 6, 1860 - Electing Lincoln

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:04:39 +0000

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected in what was a truly significant election. The choice of Lincoln to be the 16th president was so divisive that before Lincoln was even inaugurated on March 4, 1861, seven states seceded from the union. After Fort Sumter, four more states seceded bringing the total up to 11.

November 6, 1860 - Electing Lincoln originally appeared on About.com American History on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 00:04:39.

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President William McKinley Elected to His First Term

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:03:23 +0000

President William McKinley was elected on November 3, 1896 over Democrat William Jennings Bryan. He would go on to win a second term and then be assassinated while in office. During his time in office, the US fought in the Spanish-American War. He also was a strong believer in manifest destiny. He said, ""We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny."

President William McKinley Elected to His First Term originally appeared on About.com American History on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 00:03:23.

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The Silver State

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:15:51 +0000

On October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to be admitted to the union. The first settlement in Nevada was Genoa which is located near Carson City. It was originally called Mormon Station, as it was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1849. Nevada is the seventh largest state (110,540 sq mi), and has a population of over two million people.

The Silver State originally appeared on About.com American History on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 00:15:51.

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Grenada Invasion

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:54:28 +0000

On October 25, 1983, the United States led an assault on the island nation with over 1,000 troops. The force also consisted of 300 additional troops from the Caribbean. President Ronald Reagan authorized the attack because of possible links to the Soviet Union and Cuba. The military forces found documents and weapons stockpiles that proved the connection. The United States has been involved in many wars throughout its history. Track US involvement using this timeline.

Grenada Invasion originally appeared on About.com American History on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 00:54:28.

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Connecticut Colony

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:14:52 +0000

These fast facts on the Connecticut Colony, one of the original thirteen colonies, can help give you understand the reason for its founding and key events that occurred during Connecticut's colonial history.

Connecticut Colony originally appeared on About.com American History on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 00:14:52.

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Lincoln Suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:04:01 +0000

Restraints on legal rights during wartime is not a new thing. On October 23, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus in Washington, D.C. for all military-related cases. Article I of the Constitution say this: "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Lincoln's actions were taken in response to riots and local militias during the early stages of the Civil War. Lincoln ignored the ruling of the US Circuit Court against his order.

Lincoln Suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus originally appeared on About.com American History on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 00:04:01.

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British Surrender at Yorktown

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:44:55 +0000

On October 19, 1781, the British surrendered at Yorktown thereby ending the American Revolution. The roots of the war can be traced all the way back to the aftereffects of the French and Indian War (1754-1763). However, open warfare did not begin until 1775 with the battles at Lexington and Concord.

Learn more about the Causes of the American Revolution.

British Surrender at Yorktown originally appeared on About.com American History on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 00:44:55.

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Stock Market Crash

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:37:29 +0000

The stock market crash of 1929 resulted from many of the economic issues we are facing today. The use of credit and credit delinquency was out of control. The national debt was rising and the chances of another economic disaster were becoming more prevalent. For an interesting look at the economics of the 1920s, read Professor Stanley K. Schultz's "The Politics of Prosperity: the 1920s."

Stock Market Crash originally appeared on About.com American History on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 00:37:29.

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Timeline of Wars with American Involvement

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:41:44 +0000

This American History timeline focuses on American involvement in wars and military actions from the colonial era to the present day.

Timeline of Wars with American Involvement originally appeared on About.com American History on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 00:41:44.

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History of Columbus Day

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:20:08 +0000

Traditionally, the second Monday of October is set aside to commemorate Christopher Columbus' arrival in America. In actuality, Columbus first sighted land on October 12, 1492. In recent years Columbus Day has come under some attack because of the impact Columbus' discovery had on the Native Americans. His voyage was a key event in the Age of Discovery.

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History of Columbus Day originally appeared on About.com American History on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 00:20:08.

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