Today's installment concludes British Burns Washington, D.C.,the name of our combined selection from Richard Hildreth and George R. Gleig. The
British Army Enters and Burns the US Capital City
For the inhabitants of Washington, D.C. it was a night of terror.Continuing British Burns Washington, D.C..Today is our final installment from
Battle of Bladensburg
As the British came up, the Baltimore regiment fled also, sweeping off with them General Winder, the President, and the Cabinet officers.Continuing
USA Fumbles Its Forces Defending Washington. DC
The President, Monroe, and Rush, who soon followed, were prevented only by an accidental piece of information from riding straight into Bladensburg,
British Burns Washington, D.C.
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Inadequate Preparations of the United States Army.IntroductionJames
Salem Witchcraft Trials Ends
Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If
Opinions Change at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
When the new court proceeded to hold a special term at Salem for the continuation of the witch trials a decided alteration in public feeling became
Condemned and Hanged at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
The new court, thus organized, proceeded to Salem, and commenced operations.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the
The Salem Witchcraft Trials Begin
The accused were held with their arms extended and hands open, lest by the least motion of their fingers they might inflict torments on their victims,