early American
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A significant contribution to early American economic output came from enslaved people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Colonial and early American governments required participation in local militias, which were designed primarily for community defense rather than sustained military campaigns.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026
But there were countless other people, their names lost to history, who built the institutions that strengthened early American communities and promoted human flourishing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Now John knows early American settlers didn’t five in tree huts, but he’ll do just about anything to stir up some excitement.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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