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… or influence by one government, nation or society over another; manifest destiny is the belief held by many Americans in the 1840s that the United States was "destined" to expand across the continent. This belief of "destined expansion" was nothing…

… States in 1801 representing the Democratic-Republican Party. During his inaugural address he declared "We are all Republicans; we are all Federalists." Follow Federalist president John Adams, Jefferson says this because he wanted a smooth transition…

… First Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21, 1861, in Virginia near Bull Run (http://www.collectorsnet.com/cwtimes/1bullrun.htm). This was the first important battle of the American Civil War; it was fought between a Confederate army of about 22,000…

… in the "New World" named after King James I 2. Founded on May 14, 1607 3. Grew tobacco as it's primary crop and source of money Historical Significance: Jamestown was the first permanent British settlement in America and was the beginning of the…

… males onboard the Mayflower 2. Created to make sure that none of the group leave to form their own colony 3. Bound the group into one political body that would have to abide by any laws established Historical Significance: The Mayflower Compact was…

… which people paid for their transportation to America by pledging to perform a certain number of years service for the landowner 2. Created to help solve the labor shortage in Virginia 3. Many people were left unemployed and jobless after their time…

… which placed brother against brother and tested the will of the Union. There were many causes to the breakup of the Union in 1860 to1861, but there are three that stood out the most. Many people believe that the Civil War was a war fought solely…

… 1720 to the 1740s 2. Was an intense revival of interest in religion 3. Men such as Jonathan Edwards preached the importance of religion Historical Significance: The Great Awakening flared up an interest in religion that lasted many years after it took…

… occurred in the United States during the 1800's. It emphasized the importance of viewing nature through an un-material perspective where the human divinity is a fundamental value. In essence it emphasized the indefinable and the unknown. The entire…

… are to first define what actually makes a president 'great'. A great president leaves lasting impacts on the country that ultimately benefit the constituency. It also entails being assertive and standing by your policies and enforcing such policies.…