Williamsburg

The Roaring Twenties was an age that brought much political and social change to America, and specifically to New York. Throughout the 1920s, many Americans moved to cities to find work in factories and other businesses after World War I. After the war, real estate began to boom and tourism rose. This became an immediate cause for the expansions of highways and roads. During this period, newly developed technology allowed for the development of skyscrapers to be built, causing the establishment…

During the year 1774, Monroe began his college years at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia when he was only sixteen years old. He remained at William and Mary for two years until he decided to join the Virginia Continental Army in 1776 so that he could fight in the Revolutionary War. Monroe participated in battles throughout…

James Madison Jr. was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. His father, James Madison Sr., was a wealthy Virginia plantation owner, an educator, and an Enlightenment scholar who served as the President of the College William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. His mother, Nelly Conway Madison, was the daughter of a prominent planter and tobacco merchant Francis Conway. James Madison Jr., was the one of twelve children, however only six of his siblings survived adolescence. Not…

During the civil war, both the Confederate States of America and the United States of America had female spies. The women that worked as spies came from various different backgrounds. Despite the different backgrounds of each women, they all had some things in common. They were committed, they all held a degree of power during the war, and their fates depended similarly regardless of which side they were apart of. In the rest of this research paper we will be looking at some of the women and…

D’s Delicious Treats has been in business since 2001. It is an American sweet treat company based in Williamsburg, Virginia. D’s Delicious Treats’ found Denise Johnson bought a dessert recipe from a local chef, rented a building and began to sell her treats to local grocery stores. D’s Delicious Treats has remained a private ownership since its opening 17 years ago. D’s Delicious Treats has over 200 stores open around the United States. Since the shops are doing so well, D’s is looking to…

12 July 1726. Had this been a typical Tuesday Morning, a Boston resident could have taken a stroll down cobbled King’s Street, perhaps picking up a copy of this week’s Boston News-Letter, on their way to the merchant shops at the Long Wharf. Once there, they could have gazed at dozens of deep sea vessels going about their trade in the Boston Harbor, or headed into Crown’s Coffee-House to hear the latest news from throughout the Atlantic told by sea hardened sailors. However, this particular…

March of Dimes is an organization that fights to prevent birth defects and premature births among babies all over the world. This organization was originally founded and named the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis by Franklin D Roosevelt (“About Us”). Roosevelt founded this organization when he had a personal encounter with polio. The foundation soon became known as the March of Dimes when they turned their focus to birth defects and prematurity in children. March of Dimes has been…

Growing up, many of us have obtained some knowledge on greek-letter organizations somehow. Whether we have all seen movies about colleges that are fraternity and sorority based or through social media. They’ve given us a little insight on the college life and if you’re like me, these moves have gotten you inspired and excited for college. They’ve shown us the crazy parties, the popularity, the step battles, and the harsh hazing as well. Even though we see an abundance of what goes on in these…

representatives, and the popular courts (History Channel). Greece was the beginning of voting and democracy. In the early 1600’s, as American settlements were later set up in Jamestown, these men started off by conducting an election (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). As time progressed, these methods and processes tended to evolve, but are not showing much of an improvement nowadays. In a society of constant innovation, the whole process of voting should not be left aside to become obsolete.…

Greek, and French at the age of nine. In 1758, Jefferson begins studying history, science, and the classics with Rev. James Maury as his teacher. At just the age of 16 he started his college career by enrolling in the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. During his educational years in college he began studying more advanced subjects such as mathematics, metaphysics, and philosophy. After graduating only two years later, Jefferson will have obtained his law license and will…