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 Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, and 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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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.

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 »

Celebration of the meeting of the Transcontinental railroad in Promontory Summit, Utah, May 1869

The Industrial Revolution in America

The Industrial Revolution completely transformed the United States until it eventually grew into the largest economy in the world and became the most powerful global superpower. The Industrial Revolution occurred… Read more »

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Mass

Best Plymouth Tours from Boston

Are you visiting Boston and are looking to take a side trip to Plymouth? Check out these Plymouth tours from Boston. Due to Cape Cod’s close proximity to Boston, taking… Read more »