United States History
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The End of the American Frontier and the Rise of Imperial Ambitions
Explore how late 19th-century economic growth in America shifted focus from westward expansion to overseas interests, marked by debates over tariffs and strategic canals.
The American Civil War: A Clash of Democratic Ideals and Slavery
Explore the American Civil War's conflict over democracy and slavery through its key figures, battles, and economic & cultural roots.
The Missouri Compromise: A Turning Point in American Sectionalism
Explore how the Missouri Compromise of 1820 temporarily balanced power between slave and free states but set the stage for deeper conflicts over slavery.