Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish?

Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish? Horace Mann, often called the Father of the Common School, began his career as a lawyer and legislator. When he was elected to act as Secretary of the newly-created Massachusetts Board of Education in 1837, he used his position to enact major educational reform. What was […]

What are the New England Colonies Middle Colonies and southern colonies?

What are the New England Colonies Middle Colonies and southern colonies? New England Colonies – Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Middle Colonies – New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Southern Colonies – Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. What were the differences between the New England middle and southern colonies? […]

When did civil unions become legal?

When did civil unions become legal? 1999 Which states recognize civil unions? Five states allow for civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont and New Jersey. California, District of Columbia, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin allow for domestic partnerships while Hawaii allows for a similar relationship known as reciprocal beneficiaries. When did Vermont recognize civil […]

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