When it comes to the study of history, there are many different approaches that can be taken. The most common of these is to analyze the various periods in Western history, particularly the European history as this provides a more balanced view of the development of Western civilisation. Much Western history can be seen as…
The Western Trail was the old cattle trail that preceded the Chisholm Trail on the east. The early boom in cattle driving in Texas began soon after the Civil War ended. Abilene, in the mid 1870’s was the primary cattle market in the state. The trail continued east across Texas and into New Mexico. A…
Life insurance is essentially a contract between an insurer and an insurance holder, in which the insurer promises to pay out a designated beneficiary an amount of cash upon the insured person’s death. Depending on the contract, beneficiaries can be anyone-even employees, former spouses or anyone who has been loyal and faithful to the insured….
Geography of North America North America is an extremely large continent located in the Northern Hemisphere, lying between the eastern and western oceans. It is the most southern continent, with the exception of the Asian continent. It is separated into seven continental units which are: north, Central America, south, central, eastern, west and north-central. It…
There are many ways to learn about the American history. You can choose to read books on the history or you can join online study groups who study the history of America. There are many websites that offer free history resources for students, scholars and teachers. These include websites on American government, American history, and…
Life insurance is a legal contract between an insurer and an individual, where the insurer pledges to pay out a specified amount of money to an individual, upon the death of that insured person. Depending on the agreement, other expected events like critical illness or terminal illness may also trigger payments. A beneficiary is usually…
When it comes to learning about world history, there are four primary periods in world history that have left their mark on the world. These four eras each have their own unique characteristics, and they each also has a plethora of memorable events and locations that have impacted human history. This wide-ranging period has been…
Colorado Main Campgrounds and Walking Areas The Western Trail is a beautiful way to see the spectacular Colorado scenery. The trail follows the Sky Road, a historic train line that connecting Denver with the west coast. The road is still used today for passenger trains. The Western Trail is a beautiful route through some of…
America History – Significant Events From Our Past The history of America is one of the most interesting and influential in the world. The land of the pioneers and the model of a just and equitable society has been shaped by its history since the very beginning. With every passing year, there are many commemorations…
Western History – Past and Present Western history is the history of Europe as a whole. There are many who study European history or that part of the world in general and they find that there are many differences between what they call Western history and what they call Eastern history or that part of…