The Myth of the Golden Age In the essay "The Myth of the Golden Age" by Mary Beth Norton, Mary did not agree with historians that is was a "Golden Age" for women during the colonial period. She feels that women's lives outside the home were severely limited. Mary felt women never achieved a s...

The gold rush into California in the 1800's brought with it many social and political changes, including the introduction of Chinese immigration to American society. Most Chinese that came to the area were from regions that suffered from poverty, crime, and overpopulation. They came to Ameri...

Do you remember your first elementary school Christmas program, your little sister\'s piano recital, or those Friday night football half-time shows? What about the first musical you sat through on a field trip or the band you wanted to form when you were fifteen? These are all common experiences for...