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May 16, 2024 · King Philip’s War (1675–76), war that pitted Native Americans against English settlers and their Indian allies that was one of the bloodiest conflicts (per capita) in U.S. history. Philip (Metacom), chief of a Wampanoag band, was a son of Massasoit, who had greeted the colonists at Plymouth in 1621.
May 1, 2024 · Society of Friends, Christian group that arose in mid-17th-century England, dedicated to living in accordance with the “ Inner Light ,” or direct inward apprehension of God, without creeds, clergy, or other ecclesiastical forms. As most powerfully expressed by George Fox (1624–91), Friends felt that their “experimental” discovery of ...
3 days ago · The rapid expansion of education past age 14 set the U.S. apart from Europe for much of the 20th century. [82] From 1910 to 1940, high schools grew in number and size, reaching out to a broader clientele. In 1910, for example, 9% of Americans had a high school diploma; in 1935, the rate was 40%. [190]
May 13, 2024 · Many people from the Appalachian Mountains settled in the Ozark Mountains because of the similarity in landscapes and the opportunity for fertile land. Early settlers who moved to the Ozarks sent word back to their families, resulting in entire family clans frequently making the move to Missouri. 4.
6 days ago · The Cornish people, known for their rich Celtic heritage, have a unique story of migration and settlement in various parts of the United States. Where did the Cornish settle in America? One prominent region where the Cornish people settled was Grass Valley, California. During the 19th century, Cornish immigrants dominated the mining industry in ...
5 days ago · Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of at least two distinct and relatively enduring personality states. [3] [24] (p331) The disorder is accompanied by memory gaps more severe than could be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. [3] [24] (p331) [25] The personality states alternately show in a person's behavior; [3 ...
5 days ago · The 1964–1965 New York World's Fair was a world's fair that held over 140 pavilions and 110 restaurants representing 80 nations, 24 U.S. states, and over 45 corporations with the goal and the final result of building exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. [1] [2] [3] The immense fair covered 646 ...
