Anglo-American Civilisation

All our articles dealing with Anglo-American Civilisation, from the Reformation in the British Isles to modern day United Kingdom and the USA.

Scottish flag and the Union Jack

Anglo-American Civilisation

Scotland: the Road to Independence

In August 2009 the SNP announced a Referendum Bill to hold a referendum on the issues of Scottish independence in November 2010.

This is post 6 of 6 in the series “Scotland's Road to Independence” Explore the intricate weave of Scottish politics …

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The American Civil War: 1861-1865

The story of the American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865) between the Northern (United) and Southern states (Confederate).

This is post 7 of 11 in the series “From the Puritan settlements to the American Civil War (1787-1877)” From …

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Organized Crime and the Prohibition

Organized crime was considered a kind of un-American activity. Since more gangsters were ethnics calling them “un-American” was a way of…

This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Prohibition and Organized Crime” This series delves into the historical context …

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Antebellum South

The South had developed a unique society and a sense of Southern nationalism. The secession was an attempt to create an independent nation.

This is post 2 of 11 in the series “From the Puritan settlements to the American Civil War (1787-1877)” From …

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