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Early US history in this video learning about the maturing of the New England colonies.

#history #ushistory #colonies #nativeamericanhistory

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New England's Development as a Mature Colony
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December 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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On this day in History, December 4, 1861 – The 109 Electors of the states in the Confederacy elected Jefferson Davis as president. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Virginia #president #ushistory #Confederacy
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December 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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The Battle of Ball's Bluff is now fully animated. Check it out at the link below.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #virginia

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Battle of Ball's Bluff | Animated Battle Map
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December 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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On this day in History, December 3, 1818 – Illinois became the 21st U.S. state. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #statehood #state #states #illinois #landoflincoln #chicago #springfield
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December 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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On the anniversary of abolitionist John Brown's death, check out my biography of the man who scared the nation in his attempt to change the country.

#history #civilwar #freedom

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John Brown: His Soul Goes Marching On | Full Biography/Documentary
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December 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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On this day in #History, December 2, 1859 – abolitionist leader John Brown was hanged for his raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.#didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #slaves #abolition #emancipation #freedom #civilwar
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December 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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The First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas has been full animated. Check out this detailed video at the link below.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #virginia

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First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas Full Animated Battle Map
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December 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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On this day in #History, December 1, 1824 – Since no candidate received a majority of the total electoral college votes in the 1824 election, the United States House of Representatives decided the winner. #didyouknow #today #OTD #potus #election #politics #democracy
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December 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Today marks the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Frankin, a pivotal moment in the history of the #Confederate Army of Tennessee. View my animated battle map for the engagement below.

#history #civilwar #Union #Tennessee

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Hood's Tennessee Campaign, Part 4 | Battle of Franklin
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December 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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On this day in History, November 30, 1864 – The Confederate Army of Tennessee was nearly destroyed at the Battle of Franklin.#history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Tennessee
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November 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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John Schofield oversaw West Point and took part in reassessing Fitz John Porter's Civil War record.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #congress #politicians

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John Schofield, Part 6 | "Uphold the Constitution"
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November 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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On this day in History, November 29, 1863 – the Battle of Fort Sanders was fought and ended in a Union victory. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Tennessee #knoxville #fortsanders
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November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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On this day in #History, November 28, 1862 – at the Battle of Cane Hill, Union General James G. Blunt defeated General John Marmaduke's Confederates. #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #historymatters #military #arkansas #battle #battlefield
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November 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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John Schofield becomes the superintendent of West Point Military Academy and deals with hazing.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #newyork

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John Schofield, Part 5 | "Shall Be Wholly Eradicated"
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November 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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On this day in History, November 27, 1868 – at the Battle of Washita River, George Armstrong Custer led an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #nativeamericanhistory #ushistory #military #war #supportmilitaryhistory
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November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The First Battle of Bull Run comes to an end in this animated battle map.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #virginia

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First Battle of Bull Run, Part 3 | Henry Hill
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November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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On this day in #History, November 26, 1832 – Mary Edwards Walker, surgeon during the #CivilWar, activist, and only woman #MedalofHonor recipient, was born. #didyouknow #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #womenshistory #equality #women #happybirthday
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November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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On this day in History, November 25, 1863 - Union forces captured Missionary Ridge from Confederate forces outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Chattanooga #tennessee #blackfriday
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Today's the anniversary of the Battle of Lookout Mountain. Check out my animated battle map for that engagement.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #tennessee

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Battles for Chattanooga, Part 2 | Orchard Knob and Lookout Mountain Animated Battle Map
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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On this day in History, November 24, 1863 - Union forces captured Lookout Mountain outside Chattanooga. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Tennessee #Chattanooga #blackfriday #thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving
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November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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In this episode, I explain which state was the most important to the Confederacy.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate

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What Was the Most Important Confederate State? (The Answer May Surprise You)
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November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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On this day in History, November 23, 1863 - the Union captured Orchard Knob outside of Chattanooga. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #Chattanooga #tennessee
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November 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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On this day in #History, November 22, 1744 – Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and 2nd First Lady of the United States, was born. #didyouknow #OTD #women #womenshistory #womensrights #equality #flotus #potus #happybirthday #birthday #birthdaygirl
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November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Full Appomattox Campaign Animated Battle Map.

#history #civilwar #Union #confederate #virginia

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Appomattox Campaign, Part 3 | The Surrender | "Rather Die A Thousand Deaths"
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November 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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On this day in History, November 20, 1861 – A secession ordinance was filed by Kentucky's Confederate government. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #Confederate #Union #civilwar #secession #Kentucky
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM