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Women's Christian Temperence Union FormedOn November 18, 1874, the Women's Christian Temperance Union was formed in Cleveland, Ohio. Under Miss Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, the WCTU aimed to protect Christians through commitment, abstinence, and abolition of the liquor trade. Prohibition Timeline Women's Christian Temperence... |
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Sherman Orders the Burning of AtlantaOn November 15, 1864, General Sherman gave orders to burn all public buildings, machine shops, depots, and arsenals in Atlanta during the Civil War. While setting out for Savannah that same day Sherman stated, "Behind us lay Atlanta smoldering and in ruins, the black smoke rising high in th... |
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The Second American RevolutionTermed the Second American Revolution, the War of 1812 had a major impact on American life. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place during this ordeal that involved President James Madison fleeing from the White House. The Second American Revolution originally appeared on About.co... |
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Remembering Our VeteransNovember 11th is the day that all Americans salute the men and women who have served time in our armed forces. Thousands of these men and women have put their lives on the line during war, not to mention being very far from home for a long period of time. These individuals have risked their live... |
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William Quantrill: Murderer or Soldier?The controversy swirls around William Clarke Quantrill. Some people would consider him a patriot of the South, doing his part again Northern tyranny. Others would consider him to be a lawless butcher that took advantage of the disarray brought about by the Civil War to assuage his need for brutal... |
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November 6, 1860 - Electing LincolnOn November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected in what was a truly significant election. The choice of Lincoln to be the 16th president was so divisive that before Lincoln was even inaugurated on March 4, 1861, seven states seceded from the union. After Fort Sumter, four more states seceded bri... |
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