Colonial Era
This was the War before the American Revolution which really starts the problems that lead to the American Revolution
What is "The French and Indian War"
wanting to take some power from the state governments and give some to the National government, the Founding Fathers came up with this Constitutional Principal
What is Federalism
This was the Real Estate Deal that started the westward Journey
"what is the Louisiana Purchase"
This was one of the Final events that led to the war. If ever in this state it might get bloody
"what is Bleeding Kansas"
These Guys were great they started new business and created jobs. They included Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and little Andrew
"who are the Captains of Industry"
What to go to the Post Office, it would cost you more in the 1760's when the British Government Passed this.
What is the "Stamp Act"
There are 3 of these in the U.S. Government and they all have different roles and powers, but need each other.
"What are Branches"
Legislative ,Executive, Judicial
Don't Worry, as we journey Westward, we will be protected by God. This was the idea that Amerians believed in the 1800's.
"what is Manifest Destiny"
This Man was not against slavery in the 1850's but by 1863. he would be, and since he was against it he issued the Emancipation proclamation.
"who is Abe Lincoln"
These Guys were Terrible they didn't pay their workers enough and used unfair business practices . They included Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and little Andrew
"Who are the Robber barons"
Although John Adams was a Patriot, he believed all should have a lawyer and a fair trial; that is why, he defended British Soldiers after they were accused of murder, after this bloody event that happened on King Street in Boston in 1770.
What is the "Boston Massacre"
When Congress got up set with Andrew Johnson after the Civil War they used this Constitutional Principal when they Impeached him
" what is checks and Balances"
This man was robbed of the Presidency in 1824. In 1828 he got his revenge and took it out on all his enemies: Natives, Bankers, his own Vice President.
"who is Andrew Jackson"
The south would tell you that slavery was not the reason they were fighting but for this. Not Left But...
What is States' Rights
Are you a little Hungry? Maybe go to the Meat plant you might run into this Guy. He might tell you not to eat.
"who is Upton Sinclair"
Sure, the War is over, but now what? The Americans had to create a Government and they came up with this.
What is the Articles of Confederation
In 1787 these people only counted 3/5 of a person.
"who are African Slaves"
Wanting to Complete Manifest Destiny this man provoke a war with Mexico and when it was done the United States owned California, Arizona, and New Mexico
"who is James K Polk"
These people wanted to see the South suffer and they wanted true equality and by 1865 they got their way and for the next 12 years
"who are the Radical Republicans"
By the Time his Guy was President he had enough of these Robber barons and he Busted them up
"who is Teddy Roosevelt
This man thought if he could fight the British and win he could fight his own government and win after they wanted to take his farm for not paying taxes
Who is Daniel Shays
Saying Goodbye is always hard, but Washington gave all Future President this Precedent to follow.
"what is the Farewell Speech"
This was one of the First agreements between the North and south. It worked for awhile but by the 1850's the Supreme Court said the last 30years didn't matter this agreement was Unconstitutional
"what is the Missouri Compromise"
This Group didn't like this new equality. so, They terrorized the former slaves all in the name of their dead confederate brothers
"who is the "KKK"
By 1920 this Era was Over and the Constitution got the 16th 17th 18th and 19th Amendments
"what is the Progressive Era