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PBS: The Age of Jefferson
Born: April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia... Jefferson wrote his own epitaph: -- "Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and the Father of the University of Virginia" -- without mentioning that he served as president. Click here for Jefferson Notes Click here for Louisiana Purchase Click here for Statehood Chart |
The War of 1812: America's 2nd War for Independence
The tensions that caused the War of 1812 arose from the French Revolution and American Revolution(1792–1815). During this nearly constant conflict between France and Britain, American interests were injured by each of the two countries' endeavours to block the United States from trading with the other. Click here for notes |
Manifest Destiny
One of the most influential slogans ever coined, "manifest destiny" expressed the romantic emotion that led Americans to risk their lives to settle the Far West. Click here for notes |
The Antebellum South
In the decades before the Civil War, North Carolina shed its “Rip Van Winkle” reputation. Better transportation, including new railroads, helped the growth of agriculture and the first stirrings of industry. Society and culture flourished. But the state’s economy and society were now based firmly on slavery. Click here for Yeoman Worksheet Click here for your notes |
The Trail of Tears
The caravan was ready to move out. The wagons were lined up. The mood was somber. One who was there reported that "there was a silence and stillness of the voice that betrayed the sadness of the heart." Click here for map |
The Mexican-American War
Two nations, one border, the war that transformed them forever. Click here for notes |