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Don’t Mess with Texas 59



The future of the Texas hangs in the balance…as tensions explode, so do the cannons.  The fighting kicks off at the Alamo, with folk legend Davy Crockett.  It doesn’t turn out so well for him, but everyone will Remember the Alamo!


Westward Ho! 58



Westside is the best side…Unless you died of dysentery along the way.  #OregonTrail.  Manifest Destiny broadens the horizons of the young United States, but there’s a dark side to westward expansion.


The Age of Jackson 56



A real S.O.B. whether you like him or hate him…the Age of Jackson has begun.


The Era of Good Feelings 54



America is feelin’ good-ish!  We are talking national unity, the Monroe Doctrine, and the elephant in the room tearing the country apart…slavery.


Seminole Wars 53



Florida is open territory for Andrew Jackson to deal a hand…or three.


Innovation and the Industrial Revolution 51



The Industrial Revolution changes the nation, but it’s fueled by blood, sweat, tears, and coal.


Rising Tension and Old Tippecanoe (War of 1812) 48



War with England part two…


The Duel 46



Conflict resolution at its finest…à la, Hamilton and Burr…


Lewis and Clark (Part Two) 45



This expedition could be titled, “Sacagawea and Lewis and Clark.”  Learn why…


Louisiana Purchase 43



The United States “supersizes” itself.