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History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

America in the Early 19th Century

America in the early 19th Century was a country finding its identity and heading toward sectarian conflict.

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U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln

The Making of America
See how the new nation developed, from its beginnings to the Industrial Revolution.

The War of 1812
Find out more about the second war between the United States and Great Britain.

The Missouri Compromise 
Why was it called the Missouri Compromise? Find out what other state came into the Union along with Missouri. The background, details, and links to the text of the Compromise can be found in this historically accurate, easy-to-read article.

How Haiti Saved the United States 
A slave revolt in Haiti saved the United States. How did it happen? Largely through the efforts of one man: Toussaint L'Overture.

The Industrial Revolution
See how machines took over the production of just about everything in America in the 19th Century.

The Cotton Gin
Learn more about this famous invention.

The Origins of the Democratic Party
See how it began and who its leaders were.

Biography of Alexis de Tocqueville
Learn all about the life of this famous Frenchman!

Westward Movement
Settlers made their way ever westward to make new homes in America's new lands

Gold Rush Timeline
Follow the events as they happen on this helpful timeline.

The Mexican-American War
Find out all about the war between Mexico and America.

The Northwest Territory
Learn all about this famous destination for American settlers.

An Overview of the Nullification Crisis
Read about the causes, criticisms, and consequences of this great constitutional struggle.

History of Woman's Suffrage in the U.S.
This timeline matches dates and events and gives you a good overview of the struggle for suffrage.

The Road to the Civil War
How the two sides couldn't reconcile

The Civil War
Seminal struggle that divided the country

The Late 19th Century
Life in America after the Civil War

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