 | The American Republic to 1877 Video The idea of reform—the drive to improve society and the lives of Americans--during the mid-1800s. Reformers set out to improve the lives of the disadvantage especially enslaved people and the urban poor 196.67 Kb.  3 | read |
| The American Republic to 1877 Video The chapter 10 video During the early 1800s, manufacturing took on a stronger role in the American economy. During the same period, people moved westward across the continent in larger and larger numbers 205.24 Kb. 3 | read |
| Length of lesson George Cassutto, social studies teacher, North Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown, Maryland 37.59 Kb. 1 | read |
 | The Role of Philosophy and Literature in building up the National Identity of the early 19th century United States 54.59 Kb. 1 | read |
| Chapter 2: Republic and Empire American principles. An imperial relationship with other countries, whether intended or not, poses a challenge to the American founding. This is an issue that is already important, but will gain in importance in the next decade 29.58 Kb. 1 | read |
 | Second Continental Congress Boston area following the first shots at Lexington and Concord. The British redcoats were outnumbered 83.91 Kb. 1 | read |
| Why It Matters The United States was made up of people who had emigrated from many places in the world. Many Americans remained on the move as the United States extended its political borders and grew economically The United States grew in size and wealth, setting the stage for the nation's rise to great economic and political power 245.2 Kb. 2 | read |
| Consequential framework destroys intrinsic value to life- they reduce human life to a calculable object 86.72 Kb. 4 | read |
| Allies for Emancipation? Black Abolitionists and Abraham Lincoln President. Historians have argued over the relative roles of the slaves and Lincoln in the coming of emancipation. It is my purpose to shift the terms of this debate by drawing attention to a third group of emancipators—abolitionists 21.18 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Gettysburg Address 150 Years Later Nov. 19, 2013 Ralph Mann President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the best-known speeches in American history at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 9.39 Kb. 1 | read |
| Chapter 4 The Colonies Grow 1607-1770 Independence was a spirit that became evident early in the history of the American people. The spirit of independence contributed to the birth of a new nation 238.73 Kb. 3 | read |
| Civil War Causes Multiple Choice The admission of Missouri as a slave state was controversial in the Senate because 56.02 Kb. 1 | read |
| Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen Micronations from utopian communities to space settlements We finally decided to invite the Principality of Sealand, the Kingdoms of Elgaland &Vargaland, the Remony of Ladonia, nsk-state in Time, Transnational Republic and the State of Sabotage 82.45 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Making of Modern America 1929-Present The end of the Cold War brought about communism's fall in many parts of the world and the triumph of democracy. A new world was at hand—or so it seemed Long-hidden national and ethnic rivalries flared into violence in various parts of the 140.78 Kb. 1 | read |