The War of 1812

Did the United States really win the War of 1812? Examine the terms of the peace settlement. What happened to the Canadian borderland? What was gained? What was the greater victory for America? Sample Solution

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Modern legacy of boarding schools

The boarding school experience for Indian children began in 1860 when the Bureau of Indian Affairs established the first Indian boarding school, designed to “assimilate” Indian tribes into the mainstream of the “American way of life.” Native Americans would be taught the important components of American culture, including an understanding of private property, material wealth […]

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Thomas Jefferson’s presidency

In what ways can Thomas Jefferson’s presidency be considered a revolution? Did his presidency deliver an Empire of Liberty as he envisioned? Why or why not? Sample Solution

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Commercial industrialization

Alexander Hamilton’s plan called for commercial industrialization, which many Americans viewed positively. Explain why some Americans opposed Hamilton’s position. What were some of the alternative plans for development? Sample Solution

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