American History

  • Radical Revolutions: Divine Providence in the Revolutionary Experiences of John Adams, Margaret Morris, and Boston King

    However, these different experiences must not overshadow the important similarities. All three believed that history had meaning beyond current conditions and events, and that God was present and active in human affairs. Yet, each interpreted divine providence according to their unique circumstances.

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  • Belonging and Betrayal

    Identity, Loyalty, and Historical Interpretation in the San Patricio Battalion Who gets to decide where you belong—and what makes leaving feel like betrayal? The expression-turned-catchphrase of the early 2020s, “I identify as…,” was a genuine attempt to claim authorship over identity—to push back against labels others assign from the outside and the expectation that people…

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