Now Viewing: Individuals in History
A Connecticut Lawyer Stands for Human Rights
To what extent is the international community responsible for the protection of human rights?
Learn More
Connecticut Heroes of World War I
What is the significance of Connecticut’s contribution to America’s story?
Learn More
“Saved.” Theodate Pope and the Sinking of the Lusitania
To what extent has the United States succeeded in remaining neutral in times of war or global conflict?
Learn More
The Amistad Incident and the Face of Slavery
What role did the Amistad incident play in the abolitionist movement in the United States?
Learn More
African Americans in Progressive-Era CT: The Battle Over the Jack Johnson Fight film
What does the battle over the Johnson-Jeffries fight film tell us about the social position of African Americans in Progressive-Era Connecticut?
Learn More
Accused: 17th-Century Witch Trials
What factors led to the 17th-century witchcraft trials in Connecticut?
Learn More
Caleb Brewster & The Culper Ring
In what ways did “ordinary” Americans contribute to the American Revolution?
Learn More
New London’s Role in American Independence
What was Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution?
Learn More
Venture Smith: From Slavery to Connecticut Businessman
How can a former slave prosper in a colony where slavery is legal?
Learn More
Abolition and African Americans in Connecticut
In what way did the abolition of slavery indicate progress, or decline, for the lives of African Americans?
Learn More
