American History Archives - Page 9 of 45 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • August 31, 2023

    Squanto and the Pilgrims

    The story of Squanto and the Pilgrims is about how Squanto, a Native American, helped the Pilgrims survive in the New World by teaching them how to plant crops and hunt. His assistance was crucial in their survival and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony.

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  • Squanto and the Pilgrims
  • August 25, 2023

    The Cultural Nations of America

    A summary of the cultural nations of America, highlighting the diversity and richness of the continent’s various indigenous cultures and traditions.

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  • Cultural Nations of America
  • August 18, 2023

    The Black Friday Gold Scandal of 1869

    The Black Friday Gold Scandal of 1869 was a financial crisis caused by two investors attempting to corner the gold market, leading to a sharp increase in gold prices and subsequent economic turmoil.

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  • Black Friday Gold Scandal of 1869
  • August 17, 2023

    History of Monkey Bars

    Ted Hinton patented the monkey bars inspired by a bamboo grid his father built to teach spatial thinking skills. The Monkey Bars leading role in the “Jungle Gym” would go on to become a staple on playgrounds throughout the United States and around the world.

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  • History of Monkey Bars
  • August 16, 2023

    Warren G. Harding

    Warren G. Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923. He is known for his efforts to promote business and reduce government regulation, as well as for several scandals that occurred during his administration.

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  • Warren G. Harding
  • August 15, 2023

    Plagues of San Francisco

    After stowaways on a ship that reached port in San Francisco in 1899 were discovered to have bubonic plague, there would be widespread and multiple outbreaks of the plague in San Francisco.

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  • Plagues of San Francisco
  • August 10, 2023

    Flint Sit-Down Strike

    The Flint Sit-down Strike was a labor strike in 1936-1937 where workers at General Motors’ Flint, Michigan plant occupied the factory to demand better working conditions and recognition of their union. The strike was successful and helped establish the United Auto Workers as a major force in American labor.

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  • Flint Sit-Down Strike