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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.


Pirates and Politicians (War of 1812) 47



The United States Marines plant the first American flag on foreign soil as another war brews at home.


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…


Lewis and Clark (Part One) 44



The Corps of Discovery prepares to boldly explore where no American dude or dudette has gone before.


Louisiana Purchase 43



The United States “supersizes” itself.