Here is the story of the Pilgrim Fathers.

Here is the story of the first American explorers, from Leif Eriksson to Christopher Columbus to Samuel de Champlain.

Here is the story of The People's Party, aka The Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.

Here is the story of the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Here is the story of how the United States acquired Alaska.

Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.

Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.

Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Here's the story of the history of Kansas, my home state.

Most of the words came from some of my 7th grade students, believe it or not!

Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?