The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.
America Explained
Exploring America’s history and how it impacts today’s society – from the Founding Mothers to what marijuana tells us about States’ rights
Responsibility: Clara Barton
Clara Barton’s unwavering responsibility led her from establishing free schools to founding the American Red Cross, exemplifying how individual dedication can fortify a nation.
Life in the Colonies: Indigenous Communities
The arrival of Europeans and creation of the 13 colonies led to immense challenges and profound changes for Indigenous peoples.
Injustice: Roger Taney
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Roger Taney’s unjust majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford shockingly declared Black individuals weren’t citizens, solidifying slavery’s grip and pushing the nation closer to Civil War.
Courage: Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford’s lone walk to Little Rock High School, amid fierce protests, became a symbol of courage in the fight against racial segregation.
Differences Between the Thirteen Colonies
The 13 colonies were all part of the British Empire, but they had many differences, from the colonists’ views on religious freedom to how they educated their children.
The US Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation’s supreme governing document.
Building the White House
The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.
Responsibility: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during the Second World War, Dwight D. Eisenhower had a duty to serve for the common good. On the eve of D-Day, the responsibility fell on his shoulders to wait – or to strike.
The Five US Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.