Termed the Second American Revolution

Termed the Second American Revolution, the War of 1812 had a major impact on American life. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place during this ordeal that involved First Lady Dolley Madison fleeing from the White House.

The controversy swirls around William Clarke Quantrill. Some people would consider him a patriot of the South, doing his part again Northern tyranny. Others would consider him to be a lawless butcher that took advantage of the disarray brought about by the Civil War to assuage his need for brutality and cruelty. Which was he? Read this article to get a historical look at this controversial man.

November 11th is the day that all Americans salute the men and women who have served time in our armed forces. Thousands of these men and women have put their lives on the line during war, not to mention being very far from home for a long period of time. These individuals have risked their lives to protect each and every one of us, so it's important that we show our appreciation to our veterans. Take some time this Veteran's Day to remember and if possible thank a veteran.

President William McKinley was elected on November 3, 1896 over Democrat William Jennings Bryan. He would go on to win a second term and then be assassinated while in office. During his time in office, the US fought in the Spanish-American War. He also was a strong believer in manifest destiny. He said, ""We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny."

On October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to be admitted to the union. The first settlement in Nevada was Genoa which is located near Carson City. It was originally called Mormon Station, as it was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1849. Nevada is the seventh largest state (110,540 sq mi), and has a population of over two million people.