Diarrhea, tuberculosis, and worse: How Americans died in the 1800s
In the 19th century, diseases that are relatively uncommon today were major causes of death in the United States. Infectious diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and tuberculosis, often referred to as "consumption" in historical records, were rampant and claimed numerous lives. Poor sanitation and limited medical knowledge contributed to the spread of these diseases. Diarrhea, usually resulting from contaminated water or food, was also a significant cause of mortality. These ailments were particularly devastating in crowded urban areas, where living conditions were cramped and unhygienic. In this gallery, we examine the 'Mortality of the United States' 1860 census report, providing intriguing insights into how individuals met their demise during this era. If you are curious, click on and explore the most common ways people died in 1800s America.
2024-01-15T15:16:43Z
The American revolutionary groups of the 1960s
The 1960s were indeed a busy decade for the United States. Marked by international controversies, assassinations, and secret government programs, the intensity of the 1960s ran through every walk of life and demographic. While the decade is rightfully remembered as 10 years of bloodshed and violence, it was also a period of remarkable and seemingly unstoppable growth and progress within the citizenry. Some of the most influential grassroots groups and organizations in American history came about in the 1960s, galvanized by unjust warfare and widespread inequality. From women's rights to black liberation, from Betty Friedan to Martin Luther King Jr., the 1960s were at its heart a decade of righteous struggle, heroes, martyrs, and dreams of a better future. Intrigued? Read on to learn about some of the most impactful American revolutionary groups of the 1960s.
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