Founded in 1851, Western Union began as a telegraph company in Rochester, New York. It grew from the delivery of telegrams to become a national oligopolist in the mid-nineteenth century. In 1861, Western Union opened the first transcontinental telegraph line. The company later acquired 500 other telegraph companies. The company also started offering telex services…
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Americans began to demand independence from the British. By 1776, the country became a republic. The United States Constitution was passed and provided for three branches of government. This included a House of Representatives with representation based on population, and a Senate with a representative based on equality of…
Whether you are looking for a job in data science, or just looking to add some data science to your resume, there are several things you should know before you start. One of the most important things you need to know is how to enter data into your database. You can find several ways to…
During the centuries of conflict and unrest, Western Europe history has been shaped by numerous factors. For centuries, Europe was dominated by the Roman Empire, which had a profound effect on the development of the region. However, the Roman Empire weakened during the Late Antiquity. Eventually, the Eastern Roman Empire flourished, and the Western Roman…
Whether you are a student, scholar, or researcher, you can join the Western History Association and enjoy many benefits. Members benefit from the organization’s publications and conferences, including the Western Historical Quarterly, and its online communities and job postings. Membership also includes access to the WHA library, where members can find books and articles written…
During the past three centuries, the Western world has undergone a series of transformative changes. The rise of industrial civilization has created a different view of human dignity. The Industrial Revolution, the Scientific Revolution, and the Age of Exploration have all contributed to the development of Western civilization. These changes have also led to the…
Located in Oklahoma City, the Western History Museum strives to preserve and present the rich cultural heritage of the American West. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and offers research materials, archives, family-friendly activities, and more. The museum also aims to give visitors an authentic experience of the turn-of-the-century Western prairie town. Guests can…
Located in the Western Hemisphere, North America is the third largest continent by area. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. Several large islands are found in the Americas, including Greenland, Cuba, and Newfoundland. North America was once part of the supercontinent Pangaea. The continent separated from Eurasia…
Traditionally, the history of the West has been told in textbooks as a series of events leading to the inevitable Western dominance of the world. However, some historians have moved away from the traditional depiction of the West as a frontier. Instead, they have described the West as a crossroads of cultures. The West is…
During the late 1860s and early 1870s, cattlemen began trailing cattle from Texas to northern pastures. These drives usually took two months. After traveling through South Texas, the cattle would continue northward through Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. The cattle were usually driven 25 miles a day, and by the time they reached the end of…