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Aaron Stoyack

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Aaron is a historian, museum specialist, and writer. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University with a BA in History. Aaron served on local commissions and presented at regional and national public history and education conferences. He enjoys researching and interpreting all aspects of history, from local to global scale.

Education:West Chester University, 2022BA HistoryExpertise:
Civil War
U.S. History
Member since: Sep 07, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 12

Articles by Aaron Stoyack

Was Mark Twain Really a Confederate?
Was Mark Twain Really a Confederate?

Mark Twain is one of America’s most celebrated authors. He served against the Union during the Civil War. Where did his true allegiance lie?

Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father
Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father

Alexander Hamilton’s political prowess and financial vision helped unite the thirteen states into a single country poised to become a force on the world stage.

College Culture in the US & The Vietnam War: An Unlikely Connection
College Culture in the US & The Vietnam War: An Unlikely Connection

US military intervention in Vietnam initially provoked little discourse among the American public. As the Vietnam War escalated, college communities rallied to oppose the conflict.

Benedict Arnold: The Epitome of Betrayal
Benedict Arnold: The Epitome of Betrayal

The American Revolution arose as thirteen British colonies fought for independence. Not everyone supported the cause, specifically Benedict Arnold, who became history’s most infamous turncoat.

What Is a Banana Republic?
What Is a Banana Republic?

Banana republics are Central American and Caribbean nations exploited by multinational businesses and imperialist governments.

Alexander Gardner: The Man Who Captured the Civil War
Alexander Gardner: The Man Who Captured the Civil War

Alexander Gardner was a photographer who captured the United States during its greatest struggle. His pictures told stories of the Civil War and the American West.

Discover Caral-Supe: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
Discover Caral-Supe: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas

The Caral-Supe civilization developed independently in Peru 5,000 years ago. It may be unique because some claim that marine resources, rather than agriculture, led to its development.

How Did Tropical Fruits Become Commonplace in the USA?
How Did Tropical Fruits Become Commonplace in the USA?

Innovations of the late 1800s revolutionized American commerce and trade. Industrialists provided consumers access to tropical fruits while exploiting the labor of Caribbean populations.