Category Archives: New Nation Begins

Battle of New Orleans Click on the link to download the powerpoint. This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Battle of New Orleans which Americans consider their greatest victory during the War of 1812 against England, securing the Mississippi … Continue reading →

     Major General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans        U.S. Major General Andrew Jackson’s stunning victory over crack British troops at Chalmette plantation on January 8, 1815, was the greatest American land victory of the … Continue reading →

The Election of 1800 (Aaron Burr & Thomas Jefferson) On the afternoon of September 23, 1800, Vice President Thomas Jefferson, from his Monticello home, wrote a letter to Benjamin Rush, the noted Philadelphia physician. One matter dominated Jefferson’s thoughts: that … Continue reading →

My daughter in front of the U.S.S. Constitution – “Old Ironsides.” The attached powerpoint provides a brief history of the U.S.S Constitution and the birth of the U.S. navy. USS Constitution and Austin

The Paris Monster xyz political cartoon This document contains a political cartoon analysis with questions of “The Paris Monster” – XYZ Affair.

War of 1812 This powerpoint provides a brief description of the events, causes, and outcomes of the War of 1812.

 Alien & Sedition acts This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Alien & Sedition Acts passed by the Federalist Adams administration & the amazing Presidential Election of 1800.