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Toward a Continental Nation, 17901820
Fallen Timbers Battlefield
This significant battle between the forces of Gen. Anthony Wayne's
Legion of the United States and a confederation of Native American tribes
led to the opening of the Northwest Territory to white settlement and the
closing of those lands to the Indians. This archaeological project is an
attempt to accurately locate the field of battle and to more fully understand
the movements of the combatants on August 20, 1794.
Autobiography
of Thomas Jefferson
The full text of Jefferson's autobiography with illustrations is made
available at this site.
Ask
Thomas Jefferson!
Being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and among the
first Americans to have to defend the newly won liberties of Americans
from encroachment makes Thomas Jefferson one of the most qualified people
to ask about politics and many other issues. All sources thus far are from
his quotes.
Papers of George Washington
Tippecanoe and the
Internet Too!
The fourth grade class at Battle Ground Elementary (Battle Ground,
Indiana) is working on an Internet project to provide information about
the Battle of Tippecanoe. The information written by the students has been
verified by the Tippecanoe County Historical Society for accuracy.
American Lives: Richard Allen
Mother Bethel A.M.E.
Church
The history of the A.M.E. Church is provided along with Richard Allen's
role in its founding.
History of the A.M.E.
Church
Richard Allen was the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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