On this day, August 23, 1784, a portion of North Carolina’s western territory declares independence: The “Revolution” of America’s almost 14th state.
Today in History: August 23, 1784, The State of Franklin
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The Story of the World for Kids Lesson 4: Noah’s Family
Today in History: August 21, 1858, Lincoln-Douglas Debates
On this day, actually, it was yesterday, August 21, 1858, how “Honest-Abe’s” debating skills created an ironic twist of fate and changed the course of American history. The Story is here:
The Story of the World for Kids Lesson 3: The Flood
Adam and Eve had chores to do; What happens when you don’t follow the rules; Noah’s flood.
Today in History: August 19, 1791, Benjamin Banneker’s Letter to Jefferson
On this day, August 19, 1791, a free black man writes to Thomas Jefferson about the hypocrisy of the coexistence of the Declaration of Independence with slavery. The story is here:
Today in History: August 18, 1920, Women’s Suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment
The Story of the World for Kids – Lesson 2: Adam, Eve, and Lego Blocks
The Story of the World for Kids – Lesson 1: Geography
Today in History: August 17, 1796, Davy Crockett
On this day, August 17, 1796, a great American pioneer is born who became made legend because of the way he died. The story is here:
America’s Story Lesson 30: The French, Part 1, Verrazano
The French ignore the Papal Bull giving Spain North America; Cod fishing; Verrazano hits the jackpot; The area named “New France.”