From the Arctic expanses of Canada to the tropical paradises of the Caribbean, north america is an amazing continent with many wonders. The world’s third-largest continent, it includes (23) countries and dozens of territories and possessions, as well as Greenland, the largest island. The continent is home to a wealth of natural resources, including massive…
There is much more to the story of Western Civilization than just the history of Europe, or of the United States, or of any other country. Western civilization was the point of origin for many breakthroughs, accomplishments and forms of “progress” that were to have an enormous impact on the rest of the world. Technologies…
Western Trail is a fast-paced strategy game that places players in the shoes of rival cattlemen on a 19th-century American frontier. The objective of the game is to herd cattle from Texas to Kansas City and then ship them via train. The winner is the player who best manages their herd, hires capable staff, and…
The study of western history encompasses the political, economic, religious and cultural developments that shaped Western civilization from the ancient Near East to the emerging nation-states of the sixteenth century. Western history is not a single story but rather a collection of intersecting narratives, making it more complex and interesting than the simple tales we…
Life Insurance provides a death benefit to pay off the debts, obligations and expenses of the deceased. It can also help to provide a financial safety net for loved ones left behind or can help fund retirement, if used wisely. A financial professional can assist with calculating the amount of coverage needed and exploring available…
Western Union History The first telegraph lines to connect the East and West Coasts of the United States began service in the fall of 1861, less than five years after Congress authorized a subsidy to anyone who would build the line. The company named for the western frontier, the Western Union Telegraph Company, was one…
Unlike other nations, few of which spend as much time and effort on teaching their history, the United States has always emphasized its national heritage. Even its elementary school children learn about the nation’s great men and events. The school curriculum tends to emphasize the ideals of a united nation that is dedicated to unselfish…
For the better part of two millennia, Europe has forged the course of world history. Its powerful countries have shaped the world’s social, political, and economic structures. Its people have fought, struggled, and died to establish a European identity based on values that continue to shape our own. The continent, whose 2 percent of the…
Membership brings you into a network of writers, scholars, collectors, curators, educators, students, and historians interested in the North American West in its broadest sense. Founded in 1961, the Association is the only organization dedicated to fostering the study of this fascinating period of our nation’s history. Become a member today! The WHA conference is…
The purpose of western world history is to introduce students to the history that has shaped the western world. The course also teaches students strategies used by historians in understanding historical periods and events. Students will learn about the early humans in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, the first civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, ancient…