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Why I Wrote It: Battle of Iron Works Hill
**Why I wrote it is a series in which I explain interesting things about the topic I chose or why it matters that people know this history. Please see the story being referenced here. I was looking into smaller battles of the Revolution because I find it fascinating to see the roles these less notable
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Small Skirmishes, Big Impact: The Battle of Iron Works Hill
I was looking for smaller and less monumental battles of the American Revolution. The type that was important but unrecognized. Searching through battles all over the colonies, I came upon a small series of skirmishes in New Jersey that played a part in a much big victory. The battle took place in and around the
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Why I Wrote It: Robert Morris
**Why I wrote it is a series in which I explain interesting things about the topic I chose or why it matters that people know this history. Please see the story being referenced here. Robert Morris is an interesting figure in American history. He was one of the wealthiest colonists prior to the Revolution, only
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Robert Morris: Financing A Revolution
The American Revolution was not a cheap endeavor, and the Continental Congress often found itself in desperate need of funds. Congress used multiple methods to obtain funds, including loans from France, issuing colonial currency, and eventually taxation.[1] Congress reported that after the war, its debt totaled $8 million to foreign loans and $42 million to
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Wonderfully Inaccurate: Historical Inaccuracies in History Movies Are Okay
With the upcoming releases of Oppenheimer and Napoleon, the discussion of historical accuracies in movies re-emerges. There always seems to be a group of people, both historians and not, that take great offense that a film lacks perfect historical accuracy. I understand and appreciate the desire for movies to hit this goal, but it is
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Why I Wrote It: The Perils of Pacifism
**Why I wrote it is a series in which I explain interesting things about the topic I chose or why it matters that people know this history. Please see the story being referenced here. Sometimes explaining the importance of a historical topic is easy. Why does knowing the history of the First Amendment matter? Simple,
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The Perils of Pacifism: Quakers in The American Revolution
The Quakers in America are often a forgotten group. When they are remembered, it is for a commercialized version of their people that sells oatmeal. The truth is they were vital in the formation of the colonies and early America. They were critical figures in forming New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They were pioneers of
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Why I Wrote It: The Federal Reserve of J.P. Morgan
**Why I wrote it is a series in which I explain interesting things about the topic I chose or why it matters that people know this history. Please see the story being referenced here. I understand that to most people, economic history is a boring subject. It combines two topics they often tried to avoid
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The Federal Reserve of J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan is a well-known American figure. He founded J.P. Morgan & Co. in the 19th Century and even today it remains one of the most powerful banking institutions in the world. To some, he is an example of the worst type of greed and corruption that can befall the American economic system, but to
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Welcome to Here for History!
Welcome! Thanks for checking out my history blog. Here is a little bit about the blog and what you can expect. So first, what is history? To me, it’s a passion and something I love. A topic I hope to be involved with for the rest of my life. To some, it is an exciting
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