September 8, 2016
Quote of the Day
"I had rather be on my farm than emperor of the world"
― George Washington
Today in History
- In 1900 a hurricane struck Galveston, Texas killing 8,000 people.
- In 1951 the San Francisco peace treaty was signed, formally ending WWII hostilities with Japan.
- In 1966 Star Trek premiered.
- In 1998, Mark McGuire's 62nd home run broke Roger Maris's record of 61 set in 1961.
- Determine what Historical Thinking Skills you understand and which ones you need to work on.
- You should be able to explain how farming, agriculture, and the railroad aided expansion in the western US.