American History Archives - Page 11 of 45 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • July 12, 2023

    Everyday Life in Colonial America

    Colonial America was characterized by a simple way of life, with most people living in rural areas and relying on agriculture for their livelihood. Daily activities included farming, cooking, and household chores, with limited access to modern conveniences. Social and economic hierarchies were prevalent, with wealthy landowners and merchants at the top and indentured servants and slaves at the bottom.

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  • Everyday Life in Colonial America
  • July 11, 2023

    Mugwumps

    Mugwumps are a group of independent-minded Republicans who refused to support their party’s nominee in the 1884 presidential election. They were known for their anti-corruption stance and support for civil service reform.

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  • Mugwumps
  • July 10, 2023

    Jimmy Hoffa

    Jimmy Hoffa is a former American labor union leader who disappeared in 1975 and was declared legally dead in 1982. His disappearance remains a mystery and has been the subject of numerous theories and investigations.

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  • Jimmy Hoffa
  • July 7, 2023

    Great Steel Strike of 1919

    The Great Steel Strike of 1919 was a major labor strike in the United States that involved over 350,000 steelworkers. It lasted for several months and resulted in violent clashes between workers and law enforcement. The strike ultimately failed to achieve its goals, but it helped to galvanize the labor movement and led to improvements in working conditions for steelworkers.

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  • Great Steel Strike of 1919
  • July 4, 2023

    Famous Presidential Pardons

    A list of well-known presidential pardons, including Richard Nixon’s pardon by Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton’s pardon of Marc Rich.

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  • Famous Presidential Pardons
  • June 28, 2023

    Tuberculosis and the Open-air School Movement

    The Open-air School Movement was a response to the high incidence of tuberculosis in the early 20th century. These schools aimed to improve the health of children by providing fresh air and sunlight, and were successful in reducing the spread of the disease.

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  • Tuberculosis and the Open Air School Movement
  • June 21, 2023

    The Bread and Roses Strike

    The Bread and Roses Strike was a labor strike in 1912 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where textile workers protested against low wages and poor working conditions. The strike lasted for two months and gained national attention, leading to improved labor laws and better working conditions for workers.

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  • Bread and Roses Strike