

Fr. John Carroll is Appointed Bishop of Baltimore: November 6, 1789
This text about Fr. John Carroll’s appointment as the Bishop of Baltimore comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise.


Padre Miguel Hidalgo Defeats the Spanish Army: October 30, 1810
This text about Padre Miguel Hidalgo defeating the Spanish Army comes from our textbook, All Ye Lands.


General Sir Charles Cornwallis Surrenders His Army to George Washington: October 19, 1781
This text about General Sir Charles Cornwallis surrendering his army to George Washington comes from our book, The American Venture.


Christopher Columbus Discovers America: October 12, 1492
This excerpt about Christopher Columbus discovering America comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part 1.


Antwerp Surrenders to German Forces: October 9, 1914
This text about Antwerp surrendering to German forces comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II.


The Siege of Yorktown Begins: September 28, 1781
This text about the beginning of the siege of Yorktown comes from our book Lands of Hope and Promise.



