History of the Early Republic

Who were the Know Nothings?

By Sandvick on February 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

From Dailyhistory.org: The second American political party system is generally considered to have begun with Andrew Jackson’s election to the presidency in 1828 and ended in 1860 when Abraham Lincoln was elected to the highest office in the land. The… Read More ›

George Washington and the Building of the Capitol

By Sandvick on February 17, 2021 • ( 0 )

By Robert P. Watson on History News Network The idea of a capital had been debated since the start of the war, but with little progress. For instance, the Continental Congress moved from one temporary capital to another. Needless to… Read More ›