19th Century Presidents
This 16th U.S. President is known as the Great Emancipator
Whos is Abraham Lincoln?
Jackson's victory at this battle thrust him into the national spotlight and was an explanation point on the War of 1812.
What is New Orleans?
The destruction of this boat pushed America into conflict with Spain in 1898.
What is the U.S.S. Maine?
The Era immediately following the Civil war when America tried to stitch itself back together.
What is Reconstruction?
This Anglo-French war started the ball rolling towards the American Revolution
What is the French and Indian War?
He was a Populist! (among many other things)
This civil war battle in Pennsylvania saw the high water mark for Southern incursions into the North and provoked a famous speech from the President.
What is Gettysburg?
British Impressment of American sailors ad blockades of our commercial shipping pushed us into this war.
What is the War of 1812?
What is the Jacksonian Era?
Napoleon sold this land to the U.S. to support his wars in Europe.
What is the Louisiana Territory?
Who is James K. Polk?
At this battle, someone fired the "Shot Heard Round the World"
What is Lexington (and Concord)?
North African client states of the Ottoman Empire demanded tribute from American ships, leading to these wars of the early Republic.
What are the Barbary Wars?
The early 20th century which was marked by political and social change in favor of the working man and middle class?
What is the Progressive Era?
This political party favored closer relations with the French.
What is the (Jeffersonian) Democratic-Republicans?
The 'Little Magician" who helped create the Democratic Party.
Who is Martin Van Buren?
This "Battle" effectively ended the Pequot war
What is the Mystic Massacre?
The sinking of this passenger liner in 1915 was emblematic of the off and on German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in WWI.
What is the Lusitania?
Between the ratification of the Constitution and the Revolution of 1800.
What is the Federalist Era?
What is the XYZ affair?
His eventual election in 1877 ended Reconstruction
Who is Rutherford B. Hayes?
Teddy Roosevelts' Rough Riders won fame and glory for their actions in this battle.
What is San Juan Hill?
This Battleship is still sitting in Pearl Harbor where it was sunk by the Japanese in December of 1941.
What is the U.S.S. Arizona?
The Presidency of James Monroe is sometimes given this chill sounding name because of its peace and one party status.
What is the Era of Good feelings?
The French born aristocrat turned continental general in the American Revolution.
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?