Articles related to "United States Civil War"
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
When you read Little Women as a young Canadian, a lot of it goes over your head.
• little women
• louisa may alcott
• meg jo beth amy
• united states civil war
• difference between americans and canadians
President Cleveland's First Term
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
• president grover cleveland
• gold standard
• protective tariff
• bland allison silver purchase act
• mayor of buffalo
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
• rutherford b. hayes
• whig party
• republican party history
• american presidents
• united states civil war
The Politics of Millard Fillmore
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
• president millard fillmore
• zachary taylor
• worst presidents in american history
• comprimise of 1850
• united states civil war
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
• ulysses s. grant
• american presidents
• mexican-american war
• zachary taylor
• united states civil war
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
• andrew johnson
• abraham lincoln
• confederacy
• assassination of abraham lincoln
• united states civil war
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
• andrew johnson
• abraham lincoln
• confederacy
• assassination of abraham lincoln
• united states civil war
The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
• benjamin harrison
• william henry harrison
• indianapolis indiana
• united states civil war
• dark horse candidate
The Rise of Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland's path to the White House did not truly begin until elected Mayor of Buffalo, New York in 1881. Three years later, he would be President.
• president grover cleveland
• buffalo new york
• mayor of buffalo
• tammany hall political machine
• james g blaine
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
• rutherford b. hayes
• whig party
• republican party history
• american presidents
• united states civil war
The Rise of William McKinley
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
• president william mckinley
• canton ohio
• united states civil war
• rutherford b hayes
• mckinley tariff
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States. He played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
• rutherford b. hayes
• republican presidents
• radical reconstruction
• republican party history
• american presidents