A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
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A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent.
Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.
George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government.
The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence.
A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
