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Pennsylvania - People and History
This section of MrNussbaum.com contains biographies of famous people from Pennsylvania and articles on important historical events that occurred in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Colony
Description: This page tells about the history of the Pennsylvania Colony.
The War for Delaware and the Creation of the Mason-Dixon Line
Description: This article describes the ongoing dispute between the colonies of Maryland and Pennsylvania over the land that would eventually become Delaware.
Ben Franklin Discovers Electricity
Description: This is an historical account of Franklin's famous kite experiment.
Join or Die - The Story Behind Ben Franklin's Iconic Woodcut
Description: This article explains the history and symbolism of Benjamin Franklin's Join or Die Woodcut.
Battle of Fort Duquesne
Description: This page describes the Battle of Fort Duquesne in the French and Indian War.
French and Indian War
Description: This page describes the French and Indian War and how it led to the Revolutionary War.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Constitutional Convention
Description: This page describes the Treaty of Paris.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Declaration of Independence
Description: This page describes the Declaration of Independence, its purpose, and the process for drafting it.
Battle of Brandywine Creek
Description: This is a description of what happened before, after, and during, the Battle of Brandywine Creek.
Battle of Germantown
Description: This is a description of what happened before, after, and during, the Battle of Germantown.
Prelude to Gettysburg
Description: This page tells about the events that led to the Battle of Gettysburg - the largest battle in American history.
Battle of Gettysburg - Day 1
Description: This page tells about the July 1, 1863 - the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Battle of Gettysburg - Day 2
Description: This page tells about the July 2, 1863 - the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Battle of Gettysburg - Chamberlain's Stand at Little Round Top
Description: This page describes the miraculous Union stand at Little Round Top on the July 2.
Battle of Gettysburg - Day 3
Description: This page tells about the July 3, 1863 - the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Battle of Gettysburg - Pickett's Charge
Description: This page describes the ill-fated infantry charge that came to be known as Pickett's Charge on the day 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Address - Historical Account
Description: This article provides the history of the Gettysburg Address, the text of the speech, and a translation of its meaning.
William Penn Biography
Description: This is a short biography on Pennsylvania founder William Penn.
Benjamin Franklin Biography
Description: This is a full biography on Benjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Rush Biography
Description: This is a full biography on Dr. Benjamin Rush
Robert Morris Biography
Description: This is a full biography on Robert Morris.
Betsy Ross Biography
Description: This is a full biography on Betsy Ross.
Phillis Wheatley Biography
Description: This is a full biography on Revolutionary poet Phillis Wheatley
President 15 - James Buchanan Biography - Presidents Series
Description: This is a full biography on James Buchanan. It is part of our presidents series.
Mary Cassat Biography - Artists Series
Description: This is a complete biography of 19th century painter Mary Cassat.
George McClellan Biography
Description: This is a biography on Union General George McClellan
Rachel Carson - Authors Series
Description: This page describes the life and times of Rachel Carson. It is part of our authors series.
Andy Warhol - Artists Series
Description: This is a complete biography of Andy Warhol.
Roberto Clemente Biography
Description: This is a biography of Pittsburgh Pirate great, Roberto Clemente
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