What was Lincoln talking about when he said the Dred Scott D… What was Lincoln talking about when he said the Dred Scott Decision had rendered it as thin as the shadow of a pigeon that had been starved to death Read Details
The Whigs in 1840 portrayed him as a rugged frontiersman The Whigs in 1840 portrayed him as a rugged frontiersman Read Details
As Secretary of War, he pushed for a Southern terminus for a… As Secretary of War, he pushed for a Southern terminus for a transcontinental railroad Read Details
He said, “Sell the country. Why not sell the air” He said, “Sell the country. Why not sell the air” Read Details
He may have invented the modern detective novel He may have invented the modern detective novel Read Details
54-40 or Fight referred to the crisis with which country ove… 54-40 or Fight referred to the crisis with which country over the Oregon border Read Details
(15/II) This finally recognized all American-born people, ex… (15/II) This finally recognized all American-born people, except Native Americans as citizens of the United States Read Details
In the Senate in 1829, he said, “I go for the Constitution,… In the Senate in 1829, he said, “I go for the Constitution, sir, the people’s Constitution Read Details
(13/III) As President, in 1846, he demanded that Mexico acce… (13/III) As President, in 1846, he demanded that Mexico accept the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas. Read Details
