In 1798, Congress passed a Sedition Act, which made it punis…
In 1798, Congress passed a Sedition Act, which made it punishable by fine or by imprisonment to publicly criticize Congress or the President (despite the obvious contradiction of the First Amendment to the Constitution). Which President signed this odious legislation into law?
Read DetailsThe “corrupt bargain” of 1824 involved the Speaker of the Ho…
The “corrupt bargain” of 1824 involved the Speaker of the House of Representatives using his influence to determine the presidential election in return for an appointment by the incoming president to the position of Secretary of State. Who was this famous Speaker of the House?
Read DetailsThe highest-ranking American general in the war against Mexi…
The highest-ranking American general in the war against Mexico (nicknamed “Old Fuss and Feathers”) completed his successful military campaign by fighting his way from the Mexican gulf coast to Mexico City, forcing a Mexican surrender. Who was he?
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