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Constitution History

The Monroe Doctrine

Introduction James Monroe’s presidential tenure heralded a new era in U.S. history, one deeply influenced by a foreign policy gem

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Constitution History

Andrew Jackson and The Common Man

Introduction Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, epitomizes the complicated relationship between politics and the “common man”

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Civil Rights History

Important Civil Rights Legislation

Prelude: The Setting The Civil Rights Movement, an amalgamation of grassroots activism and top-down legislation, steered America from an era

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Constitution History

The Trail of Tears

Introduction The Trail of Tears stands as one of the darkest periods in the history of the United States, a

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Constitution History

Andrew Jackson Vs…

Introduction Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, is a figure that elicits strong reactions from historians and

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Constitution History

The War of 1812

Introduction: Few conflicts have shaped the American national narrative as profoundly as the War of 1812. Often referred to as

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Civil Rights History

The March on Washington

Introduction As one steps back to analyze the various milestones in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America, few

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Constitution History

The Battle of the Alamo

Introduction When one thinks of American history, certain events come to mind that have shaped the course of the nation.

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