History for Grownups

History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

ANCIENT AMERICA
The Mayas The Mayas were an incredibly advanced civilization that roamed and settled in and about modern-day Mexico and Central America. Find out more about the Mayas here. The Incas Far-flung empire along the western coast of South America had many advanced features but no wheel and met a bad end at the hands of invading Spaniards. The Aztecs Known throughout the Americas as one of the most comprehensive civilizations of ancient and medieval times, they met a horrible fat at the hands of conquistadors.
U.S. HISTORY
James Monroe: American Statesman James Monroe is most famous for the Monroe Doctrine. He was also a very popular president who had experience fighting in the Revolutionary War and helping secure the Louisiana Purchase. Find out more about this famous Virginian who helped shape the history and future of the United States.
EXPLORERS
Cabral and the Discovery of Brazil We know Pedro Alvares Cabral as the discoverer of Brazil. How he came to be so remembered is either lucky accident or poor planning. Either way, he is famous.

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