The Age of Jackson | Manifest Destiny | 6
“Manifest Destiny” is a uniquely American idea. The phrase captured the sense of inevitability—and entitlement—many citizens still feel. But in the 19th century this idea consumed American’s thought a...
2 Touko 201839min
The Age of Jackson | The Little Magician | 5
During the last years of Jackson's presidency, the economy flourished. The national debt was paid in full, industry and agriculture boomed. But when Martin Van Buren assumed the presidency, he inherit...
25 Huhti 201835min
The Age of Jackson | Great White Father | 4
During his political rise, Jackson distinguished himself with his ability to exact ruthless military victories over indigenous people. As President Native Americans felt the brunt of this power. Whate...
18 Huhti 201835min
The Age of Jackson | King Mob | 3
From the beginning, Jackson's administration was riddled with controversy. Citizens mobbed the White House on inauguration day, breaking furniture and fine china. They were only lured out with alcohol...
11 Huhti 201832min
The Age of Jackson | Good Feelings | 2
In the summer of 1817, President James Monroe toured the country in an effort to unite the ever-growing United States, torn between bitter political battles that overshadowed national conflict.To Monr...
4 Huhti 201831min
The Age of Jackson | Washington Burns | 1
In August 1814, the White House burned. A fire that would eventually consume the entire nation in Civil War was already burning. This is Antebellum America.This is the adolescence of the United States...
28 Maalis 201835min
Prohibition | Interview with Lillian Cunningham | 7
Do you know the record for the longest ratification period of any constitutional amendment? Lillian Cunningham did. She’s an editor with the Washington Post, host of two outstanding American History p...
21 Maalis 201832min
Prohibition - We Want Beer | 6
The people had spoken: They wanted beer, and they wanted it now, but not just for drinking. Protestors wanted the jobs that came with breweries, and the country was desperate from the money that could...
14 Maalis 201834min
