Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is the author and publisher of the History of Massachusetts Blog. Rebecca is a journalist and history writer who got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire after she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in journalism. She is a member of the American Historical Association, Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, the Salisbury Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for Witchcraft, painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson, circa 1855

What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?

The exact cause of the Salem Witch Trials has long remained a mystery. Like many historical events, figuring out what happened is one thing, but trying to figure out why… Read more »

Who fought in the French and Indian War

Who Fought in the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France and their Indian allies over land and trade rights in North America during the 18th century. Both… Read more »

Chronological Summary of the French and Indian Wars, published in A Pictorial School History of the United States, circa 1877

French and Indian War Timeline

The French and Indian War was a war between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley during the mid-18th century. The French and Indian War, which… Read more »

Map of the scene of operations of the French and Indian War, published in Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History, circa 1905

History of the French and Indian War

The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754 and 1763, was a conflict between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. The French and… Read more »

Philip King Of Mount Hope engraving by Paul Revere, Jr, circa 1772

Who Was Metacom?

Metacom, also known as Metacomet, Pometacom, and King Philip, was a tribal leader of the Pokanoket tribe and the Wampanoag nation. Metacom is most known for leading the Wampanoag and… Read more »