Amy Hayes
@amy-hayes
Amy is a contributing writer with a passion for historical research and the written word. She holds a BA in history from Old Dominion University with a concentration in English. Amy grew up in the historic state of Virginia and quickly became fascinated by the intricate details of how people, places, and things came to be. She specializes in topics on American history, Ancient and Medieval England, law, and the environment.
The California Gold Rush & Its Lasting Impact
Upon the discovery of gold in Coloma, the California Gold Rush attracted mass amounts of people from all over the world who hoped to get rich by mining for gold.
What Were the Salem Witch Trials of 1692?
The Massachusetts Bay Colony faced several hardships in the mid-17th century that triggered a mass hysteria outbreak that culminated in the Salem Witch Trials.
The Devastating Dust Bowl of the Great Depression
The Great Plains suffered a series of dust storms throughout the 1930s due to a severe drought that turned the region into a Dust Bowl.
What Caused the First Opium War in China?
The opium trade between Britain and China played a significant role in sparking the First Opium War, as dissatisfaction among both parties grew over the banning and smuggling of opium.
The Violent Race Riots of the Red Summer of 1919
Triggered by the Great Migration, demographic changes, and new social conditions, the Red Summer of 1919 consisted of numerous race riots that broke out across the US.
How Did the Opium Wars Impact China?
The Opium Wars played a significant role in crippling the Qing Dynasty and China’s imperial system, as war and rebellion weakened its economy and governmental power.
The Liberation of Dachau, the First Concentration Camp in Nazi Germany
Dachau was the first concentration camp established by the Nazi regime in 1933, which became the longest-operating camp until its liberation in April 1945.
Victoria Woodhull: The Women’s Rights Activist Who Ran for President
Victoria Woodhull was a radical free-loving women’s suffragist who contradicted social norms and became the first woman to own a financial firm on Wall Street and run for president.
What Was the Great Migration in the US?
The Great Migration consisted of two phases of mass migrations of African Americans from the American South to the North and Midwest.
The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black Americans to serve as military pilots in the US Army Air Force and set the stage for desegregation of the military.
Theodore Roosevelt: Life & Accomplishments of this American President
Theodore Roosevelt was a highly popular president for his progressive reforms that addressed core issues the United States was facing at the time.
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
The mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke colonists has puzzled historians for centuries. The lost colony seemingly vanished, with little evidence hinting toward their whereabouts.