An Introduction to America History

Several eras in america history are well worth reading. Christopher Columbus, sponsored by Spain, led the first major exploration of North America. However, he brought with him Old World diseases, causing catastrophic epidemics and a significant decrease in native population. Nevertheless, these events were a time of rapid technological advances in communication and sailing techniques,…

North America

North America is a continent located in the Northern Hemisphere, almost entirely in the Western Hemisphere. It is best described as the northern subcontinent of the continent of Asia. Its landmasses are very diverse. It is home to a number of major cities, including Toronto and Montreal. For tourists, this is an amazing place to…

The Great Western Trail

The Great Western Trail was used for cattle and horse transportation, from the western states to markets in the eastern and northern states. Today, it is used to bring horses and cattle back and forth between the eastern and northern states. This historical trail was a great success and is a great example of early…