Thomas Jefferson
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The Louisiana Purchase: A Transformative Shift in American Territorial Expansion
Explore how the Louisiana Purchase transformed early American history through territorial, economic, and demographic shifts.
The Louisiana Purchase: America's Territorial Expansion
Explore how the Louisiana Purchase doubled U.S. territory, securing control over key trade routes and setting the stage for westward expansion.
The Era of Pragmatism: U.S. Foreign Policy from Washington to the Early 19th Century
Explore early U.S. foreign policy from Washington to the War of 1812, focusing on diplomatic pragmatism and cultural impacts.
The Influence of American Ideas on Early French Revolutionary Thought
Explore how American revolutionary ideas influenced early French Revolutionary thought, shaping its course through intellectual exchange and Enlightenment ideals.
The Founding of a Democratic Republic: The United States Constitution
Explore the founding of the US Constitution in 1787, setting up federal governance and influencing global democracy.
The Constitutional Principle of Popular Sovereignty
Explore how the US Constitution's principle of popular sovereignty marked a break from British practices, setting the stage for American democracy.
The Founding Decisions: Shaping America's Future after Independence
Explore America's foundational decisions post-Revolutionary War, shaping its governance, economy, and social structure amidst internal strife.
The American Revolution: From Lexington to Independence
Explore key events leading up to America's independence, from Lexington in 1775 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.