Andrew Jackson and the Bank Wars
At the beginning of the 1800s, during and after the War of 1812, the most powerful political party, and the one that had been in … Read more
At the beginning of the 1800s, during and after the War of 1812, the most powerful political party, and the one that had been in … Read more
Dueling is a formerly legal form of dispute settlement in America. Any man who felt like his honor had been called into question could challenge … Read more
Few American political movements predate Populism. The phrase would not be turned into a political party until the late 19th century, though its ideals have … Read more
A Fatal Friendship: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is a fascinating biography about the first time a sitting Vice President shot another man. As comedian … Read more
The United States presidential election in 1800 began with a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Because of a tie for the presidential election, … Read more