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In the nineteenth century, politicians cultivated their own party’s newspapers, both the owners and the editors, shared staff with them, released news to them early or exclusively to keep them loyal, rewarded them with state or federal appointments when they won. It was a dirty game by later standards, and no one played it better than Abraham Lincoln. Via Luke Walker 
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The remarkable pictures show scenes from France today with atmospheric photographs taken in the same place during the war superimposed on top. Via Luke Walker
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By 1750, Rhode Island had become a major trade center. Much of the colony's commercial success was due to its ability to add value to imported raw materials and turn the new products into exports. For example, cacao, sugarcane, and molasses from the Caribbean region were made into chocolate, sugar, and rum. Much wealth was also gained from exporting slaves imported from Africa.
National Geographic has placed many colonial maps online that highlight the local economic geographies that where driving expansion and the colonial enterprises. Many of these maps are gathered on National Geographic's pinterest page.
This is very relevant to the DeWolf family from Bristol, Rhode Island. The history of this family and city of Bristol is a major focus of the documentary Traces of the Trade. Check out the maps and ideas behind the regional history! Via Seth Dixon, Luke Walker
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Luke Walker's curator insight,
March 28, 2013 7:03 AM
The Wilson administration had to "sell" the war to America. Think back to the debate that existed between those motivated by heritage/sympathy & economic reasons against pacifists, socialists, and immigrants. 2) What positive messages do they describe? 3) What negative messages do they describe? 4) Do they appeal to women and men in the same ways? 5) Are there any common themes throughout?
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September 30, 2014 2:20 AM
An interesting website with some primary source materials. It is a little US/Eurocentric.
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I've used this website's resource bank for the past 4 years. It has an excellent perspective that really can supplement where your average American history textbook falls short. The primary sources here can give a great account of the history of Africans in America and side step the white male bias. Via Luke Walker
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