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Jason Grabill

U.S.
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American Civil War; specifically the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Civil War Actions in and around the Maryland area. Civil War period Medical questions (types of surgery, medications, treatment of soldiers and civilians)

Steve Anderson, MA

U.S.
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Any area of American History, EXCEPT military history or economic history, these are not strong points of mine. Areas of particular expertise include the assassination of John F. Kennedy, 19th century women's history, 1950s-1960s popular culture, 1920s, Colonial America, Jacksonian Era, migration west, immigration, ethnic history, presidential decisions, treaties, tariffs, causes and results of wars, and entertainment history since World War II (television, movies, and music.)

Mary E Webster

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Federalist papers. What the Founding Fathers would have to say about current political issues based on the Federalist Papers, written to defend and promote ratification of our Constitution. Spent 4 years studying The Federalist Papers and re-writing them into easier-to-read English. My new edition was published in Spring, 1999: The Federalist Papers: In Modern Language/Indexed for Today`s Political Issues Other than the Federalist Papers, my knowledge of history is very limited.

Daniel Hogan

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My best subjects are U.S.History, specifically 19th century history. Also, history of the old west, The Civil War, and California. I`m an elementary school teacher specializing in Social Studies. I'm also a re-enactor in the eras of the Mexican-American War and The Civil War. Cannot answer q`s about the 20th century The 19th century were the 1800's, not the 1900's. Also, I am not here to do your homework. I will only answer specific questions after you have done some research yourself.

Hank Hokamp

U.S.
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U. S. (American) History has been a hobby of mine for many a moon. When you understand history, you understand basic concepts and ideas. You will learn about cause and effect, relationships and human nature.

Tom Schott

U.S.
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Civil War, Reconstruction, military and political, Southern politics, slavery, civil war causation, general American history. Prefer 18th/19th century, but can handle all.

Joshua Patty

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Abraham Lincoln; American Civil War; 19th Century American History; and American Religious History are all expert categories. Can also answer most questions about US Presidents; general American History; American government structure. Lifelong student of American history, especially Abraham Lincoln

Michael Troy

U.S.
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I can answer just about any question on early American History. My specialties are the American Revolution through the Civil War/Reconstruction. I also have greater expertise in matters relating to military, political or legal history.

W.P.Siemers

On Vacation
returns 11/26/2009
19th Century Indian Wars. Longtime student of "Indian" wars, research and documentation of minor skirmishes in Central Great Plains between native Americans and settlers. Primary areas of Expertise are conflicts that occurred in Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and Eastern Colorado.

Paul Edward Zukowski

On Vacation
returns 12/10/2009
My area of interest include political, military, social & legal history. I am a generalist. Feel free to ask about anything. I have a strong interest in the history of the state of Connecticut.

Marc Kamin

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/10/2009
I'm able to answer most questions about US History, whether related to political, social, economic, or military issues.

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2009-11-20 confederate money:

Good Morning, Chere. Thanks for your question: The Confederate States of America dollar was first issued into circulation in April 1861, when the Confederacy was only two months old

2009-11-15 Minstrel Shows:

Since your post is quite long, Percia, I'll just have to give you an overview: The minstrel shows often involved blackface performances and a place where whites and blacks could share

2009-11-14 european explorers:

Joliet was explored by Europeans during the French colonial period in North America. The Illinois country was part of the Territory of Louisiana named after the French King Louis. The origin of the name

2009-11-13 Maryland History:

Good Morning, Fran: Maryland did not at first favor independence from Great Britain and gave instructions to that effect to its delegates to the Continental Congress. During this initial

2009-11-10 history:

Jennifer: Answer: NOTHING. No American Revolution. The war started because of taxation, the Stamp Act etc. By the same token, there would have been a war if colonial representation wasn't recognized

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