The United States experienced a post-war economic boom followed immediately by a nation-wide financial crisis in the aftermath of the War of 1812. The causes of the Panic of 1819 were multifaceted and complex, and the effects of the depression could be felt for decades afterwards. Post-War of 1812, the United States entered a period …
In the aftermath of the War of 1812 the United States entered what’s been coined as the “Era of Good Feelings.” The timeline of the Era of Good Feelings lasted from roughly 1815 to 1824, though some would argue it was much shorter than that. With the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1815 …
In the lead up to the American Civil War there were dozens of events that contributed to disunion. Perhaps no event was as important as the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford in 1857. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roger Taney, decided that Dred Scott’s attempt to sue for freedom was …
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In the 1890s Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst popularized a new style of journalism. This style was called “yellow journalism” and was used by newspapers to increase circulation and build a loyal following. Yellow journalism relied upon highly-sensationalized stories and headlines to draw readers in. Reporters often overlooked or omitted facts while greatly exaggerating …
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As the United States began its rapid entry into the Industrial Era, it became quickly apparent that certain industries needed government regulation. The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was to provide regulation over the burgeoning railroad industry. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the United States began to experience the effects …
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As the United States began the Mexican-American War in 1846, the long-suppressed issue over what to do with slavery re-emerged onto the national political scene. Just why was the Wilmot Proviso important regarding the issue of slavery and what controversy did it cause? It was well-known in Congress that territorial acquisition from Mexico was a …
To answer the question of why the Election of 1800 was important, one must first understand the political reality within which our founders lived. As the reaction to the Federalist Papers and the new Constitution suggested, not everyone was in agreement with the direction of the newly-formed United States of America. The founders constantly lived …
As the nation hurtled towards disunion in the 1850s, a series of debates by Illinois Senatorial candidates captivated America. Just who won the infamous Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 is arguable, though it had great significance in the inevitable march towards the Civil War. By the late 1850s the issue of slavery was at the forefront …
Some of the most-well known acts of defiance in the lead-up to the American Revolution were colonial protests of the 1773 Tea Act and the infamous Boston Tea Party. The British reacted to the Boston Tea Party with a series of acts aimed at crushing the rebelliousness in the colonies. The American colonists had a …
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The southern theater of the American Revolution featured several significant battles, including the famous engagement at Cowpens. Just what was the historical significance of the Battle of Cowpens and how did it impact the American cause? After fighting to a virtual stalemate in the northern colonies, the British shifted their strategy and focus towards the …
The beginning of the American Revolution featured several key battles between the American colonists and British regulars. Among them, the Battle of Bunker Hill is one of utmost importance. Following the events at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the American colonial militias followed the British back to Boston and began a nearly eleven-month-long siege. …
As World War II progressed, it became apparent that a face-to-face conference between Allied leaders was needed. The primary outcome of the Tehran Conference in 1943 showed just how effective these conferences could be in determining Allied strategy. Early on in World War II, the situation was looking grim for the Allies. With France capitulating, …
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