John Adams was an iconic figure of the American Revolution and the second President of the United States. It took many years before any good books about John Adams were published but they quickly became valuable sources of information on this complex historical figure. The following is a list of…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754-1763, began due to a conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted the valley so they could expand their settlements into the area. The bigger issue looming over this conflict though was control…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a dark time in American history. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were killed during the hysteria. Ever since those dark days ended, the trials have become synonymous with mass hysteria and scapegoating. The following are some facts…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution is one of the most thoroughly documented subjects in American history. Countless books have been published on the topic, and there are new ones coming out every year. For readers interested in learning more about the revolution, these books are a great place to start. Since the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that began in Massachusetts in the 18th century. The conflict, which took place between the years 1763 and 1783, was originally between Great Britain and the British North American colonies but later became a global war when France, Spain and the Dutch Republic…| History of Massachusetts Blog