Americanhistory Stories

North vs. South, Free State vs. Slave State, State Governments vs. Federal Government. For a country with the name United, America was anything but united. The states still stuck together, though. That is until December 20, 1860. The bloodiest fight the Union has ever had is about to begin. Cover by Kenz, Tumblr Here: https://www.tumblr.com/k3nzie-e-e?source=share

How did America become the famous girl she was now known for? The story since she was merely a baby, until the present day. While also exploring the dynamics of other countries as well. A sprinkle a romance. Cross-posted on AO3 & Wattpad

Cora Heiler, the twenty-one year old daughter of a Pennsylvania millionaire moves to an Antebellum mansion in the southern city of Estelle. Once there, she meets Bettirose, a young rebellious woman, along with a group of other high-society people who all have something in common: they run an underground safehouse for the opposed of the city; women, LGBTQ+ people, POC's, and many more. As Cora becomes more involved in this society, while trying to keep her social façade from slipping, she comes face-to-face with the Society's enemies, while trying to keep the society safe at the same time. Set in one of history's most rebellious time periods fashion, rights, and thinking wise, "The Gallant South" series illustrates a brave group of young people willing to fight for changes. Content Warning: Book contains death/murder, lynchings, mention of sexual assault, domestic abuse, police brutality, and graphic descriptions.

Hi, anyone here that lives in Massachusetts, wanting to know more about the state, then you've come to the right Author. I'll be posting the first bit of information soon!

The sky was an impossible shade of blue. Birds called cheerfully in the distance, wind rustled through the rows of orange trees growing outside, and the giddy laughter of children echoed throughout the neighborhood. Feet tapping against the pavement, rocks skittering underneath the soles of my shoes, I rounded the driveway and opened up the mailbox. The metal was smooth and cool underneath my palm, and I became momentarily distracted as my ears caught the sound of music playing faintly through our open window. There was only one letter inside, addressed to me. I hooked my thumb underneath the thin flap that held it shut and ripped it open, pulling the sheet of paper out with a cheerful flourish. "𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬." My heart dropped. It was a draft. - The year is 1967, and overseas, the Vietnam War is raging with a deafening fury, ripping American men out of their homes and hurling them into the harsh, unforgiving Vietnamese jungle. Tom Descartes, a 22 year old south Pennsylvanian baker, is thrust into life in the army, sent unsure and untrained into a task force of six other men saddled with a crucial task. Their mission? Dodge enemy fire, sneak through the country, and deliver essential military plans set to arrive in the war-ravaged city of Huē, plans that just might win the battle. Throughout all the chaos, Tom has to trek through the jungle, hide a budding romance with his fellow soldier, and live to once again rejoin a life without fear. Every day may be his last. - WARNING! This book contains strong profanity, graphic violence, alcoholism, and surprise surprise, themes of war.

It is Nixon's first day of his junior year at Presidential High, a school that turns its students into some of the biggest names of American politics, he is determined to make this year his year after losing class president for the past two years. Will Nixon finally make it to the top of Presidential High or will he fall flat once again?

Sapphire was an assassin in Georgia years before the Revolutionary War, keeping close to the shadows, almost clinging to them. She was pushed forward by nothing but her pain and anger. But one client suddenly changes her life forever. For the better? Perhaps. But it certainly won't be a love story that saves Sapphire from herself. (Cover image source: http://widaatwcer.blogspot.com/2012/05/using-can-dos-in-high-school-american.html?m=1) Hey guys, sorry for not updating more frequently. I'm not sure on this one, honestly. I don't know whether I should continue or not. Suggestions?

Historical fiction Novella told mainly from John Smiths perspective about Jamestown and the humble beginnings of the nation's birth.

It's 1863 - the Civil War: Ivy Bradley is a nineteen-year-old volunteer nurse for the Union Army who happens to also be an artist, who's not so good with words. Her skill in both treatment and with a pencil has drawn her closer to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Infantry, and mysteriously, and romantically, to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. - - not entirely historically accurate - follows Glory (1989) and the characters as portrayed in the film. Cover is drawn by me! -

In a nation newly freed but not yet at peace, one young woman finds herself caught between glittering ballrooms, whispered scandals, and a forbidden love that could either secure her family's place in the new America-or ruin them forever. Her dead father, branded a traitor, has left her mother under constant suspicion of plotting against the fragile new republic of the United States. With the family name shadowed by disgrace, she must navigate a world where every dance could be her last chance at redemption. Will she be rescued? Does she have a future? And will she ever find her way in a society that demands loyalty, honor, and a love worth risking everything for? To interact with other like-minded history lovers and fans: Meet us over at Patreon - https://patreon.com/CGNoel

Alexander Hamilton has never been quiet. Never have been, never will be. He has learned that quietness, silence, is a mistake that can cost you your life. John Laurens has never been loud. Never have been, never will be. He has learned that loudness, taking up space, is a mistake that can cost you your life. At least, they thought they did.

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The stories of the United States throughout history. -This is a collection of stories to go along with my other fanfic. -It is not chronological. It isn't really in any order at all. -Can be read in pretty much any order, stories with multiple parts are labeled -PLEASE COMMENT ON SPELLING/GRAMMATICAL ERRORS -I'm magicandlight on tumblr and AO3. i honestly do recommend reading this on AO3 rather than wattpad

A modern day young woman finds a portal to the past, on a beautiful fall day her and her horse Bella are transported from Nooksack Mine in Washington State 2020 to the Oregon Territory 1847. Mount St. Helens has not errupted for the first time, the battle of Little Big Horn has not yet happened. Can she change the past & re-write history for Native Americans?

Did we really need to sign the Declaration of Independence? Why didn't we just stick to the status quo?

❝ girls have sharp teeth too . ❞ joe liebgott x oc band of brothers ― based upon the hbo miniseries and actors within , not reflecting the true men that partook in the paratroopers ( AU ) .

These are the stories of people in history who seem to have been forgotten. Their stories all deserve to be told. They deserve to be remembered. Suggestions are welcome. This idea is heavily inspired by The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered on YouTube, in the sense that that is where I got the idea to write about people who have largely been forgotten. However, all writing is entirely my own. I cite my sources. Wikipedia may be included among them occasionally. (Maybe often. I don't know yet.)

The title says it all🙃

A vexing mystery endures in Mark Twain's boyhood town of Hannibal, Missouri.

The correspondence of Lt. Colonel Richard Kidder Meade, Revolutionary soldier and aide-de-camp to General George Washington during the War of Independence.