Indians and the Confederacy, Part 2: The Cherokee Nation
Chris Calton recounts the division of the Cherokee nation into those who favored the Union and those who wanted to ally with the Confederacy.
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Indians and the Confederacy, Part 1: “Civilizing” The Five Nations
Chris Calton presents some important pre-war background history on the Cherokees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Seminoles.
The Tragedy of America’s Entry into World War I
America went to war 100 years ago for no good reason, and certainly not for the “general interest” of national security.
America Goes to War
Hostilities in the North Atlantic provided the context — or rather, pretext — for America's participation.
Union Diplomacy, Part 2: The Trent Affair
After months of growing tension between the United States and Britain, a single event almost plunges the two countries into war.
Union Diplomacy, Part 1: Fountains of Discontent
William Seward's repeated diplomatic blunders cause Britain to send troops to Canada in preparation for a possible war with the United States.
Forced Sterilizations in Peru — Paid for by US Taxpayers
The US government used foreign aid to spread a eugenics-tinged sterilization policy in Peru in the late 1990s.
The Secessionist Witch Hunt
The Congressional Republicans hunt for a scapegoat to take the blame for the Union defeat at Ball's Bluff.
The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, Part 2: A Little Short of Boats
Ball’s Bluff evolves from a “slight demonstration” into a small-scale battle, and claims the life of one of President Lincoln’s closest personal friends.
The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, Part 1: A Slight Demonstration
Chris Calton details all of the mistakes that were made leading up to The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, setting the stage for a Union catastrophe.
