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Chester Alan Arthur was the twenty-first President of the United States, from September 19, 1881–March 4, 1885, succeeding President James Garfield after his assassination.

Full Name Chester Alan Arthur Birth Date October 5, 1829 Birth Location North Fairfield, Vermont Parents William and Malvina (Stone)…

The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution. It was in effect from March 1, 1781, to March 4, 1789, when it was replaced by the United States Constitution.

James M. Ashley was a five-term Ohio Congressman and Radical Republican leader who introduced the House proposal that would become the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Key facts about James M. Ashley, a five-term Ohio Congressman and Radical Republican leader who introduced the House proposal that would become the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

William Henry Ashley (c. 1778-1838) was an American fur trader and politician who organized successful fur trading expeditions in the American West. Ashley is most well-known for establishing Ashley’s Hundred and the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous.

Important facts, participants, and timeline about the Atlanta Campaign, which took place from May to September 1864. It ended when Confederate forces led by John Bell Hood evacuated Atlanta, leaving the city open to Union forces under the command of William T. Sherman. Sherman occupied the city on September 2, and Union forces remained there for the remainder of the war and through Reconstruction.

The Atlanta Campaign was an 1864 Union offensive fought in northern Georgia. The campaign began on May 7, 1864 when three Federal armies under the command of Major General William T. Sherman invaded Georgia from the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The campaign ended when Confederate General John Bell Hood ordered the Army of Tennessee to evacuate Atlanta on September 1, 1864, enabling Sherman to occupy the city on the next day.

This collection of Secondary Sources contains links to websites that provide more information about the Atlanta Campaign of 1864.

Atlanta Battle facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

On July 22, 1864, Union soldiers commanded by Major William T. Sherman inflicted heavy casualties on Confederate forces commanded by General John B. Hood during Battle of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia.

Crispus Attucks was the first person killed by British regulars at the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.

Averasboro Battle facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

On March 16, 1865, at the Battle of Averasboro (also known as the Battle of Averasborough), nearly 5,400 Confederate soldiers, commanded by William J. Hardee, temporarily delayed the left-wing of William T. Sherman's forces, as it proceeded through the Carolinas.

Bacon’s Rebellion (1675–1677) was the first armed uprising by colonists against English government officials in the British colonies in North America. Although the rebellion failed, the outcome contributed to the increased usage of enslaved African-Americans in Colonia Virginia.

Joseph Bailey served in the Union Army throughout the American Civil War. He is most remembered for planning and supervising the construction of Bailey's Bridge during the Red River Campaign in 1864.

Key facts about Joseph Bailey who is remembered for planning and supervising the construction of Bailey's Bridge during the Red River Campaign in 1864.

Abraham Baldwin (1754–1807) was a Founding Father of the United States. He is most well-known for signing the United States Constitution and supporting smaller states during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which contributed to the Great Compromise.