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Emancipation Era

Chapter 12: Sectional Crisis 1849 ― 1860

Condemned Compromise 1849-1853


Bleeding Kansas 1853-1857


A House Divided 1857-1860


Manifest Destiny 1841 ― 1849

Civil War 1860 ― 1865


Emancipation Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


"Patrons of the Past"

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie



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Documents

Master Index

2016

Presidential Debate

Trump vs Clinton Third Debate

2016

Donald Trump

Trump's Victory Speech

2016

Celebs Plea for Electoral College to Not vote for Trump

2017

Barack Obama

Obama's Farewell Address

2017

Donald Trump

Trump's First Inauguration

2017

Donald Trump

Trump's 2017 State of the Union

2017

Supreme Court

Impression Products v. Lexmark

2018

Donald Trump

Trump's 2018 State of the Union

2018

Supreme Court

Murphy v. NCAA

2018

Supreme Court

Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission

2018

Supreme Court

Trump v. Hawaii

2019

Donald Trump

Trump's 2019 State of the Union

Biographies

Donald Trump (1946-) is an American businessman and television personality who became the 45th and later the 47th president of the United States. His political career transformed the Republican Party and was defined by an “America First” agenda emphasizing immigration restriction, trade protection, deregulation, and a more assertive approach to executive power.

Donald

Trump

George W. Bush (1946-) was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009 during a period defined by the War on Terror. Before becoming president, he worked in the oil industry, and served two terms as governor of Texas. After leaving office, Bush focused on charitable work, veterans' initiatives, global health.

George

W. Bush

Bill Clinton (1946-) was the 42nd president of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001 during a period marked by economic growth, declining unemployment, and the end of the Cold War era. A centrist Democrat, he promoted policies including welfare reform, consumer rights, deficit reduction, expanded trade, and economic development while also pursuing an active foreign policy. His presidency was ultimately defined both by its economic successes and by scandal.

Bill

Clinton

Dan Quayle (1947-) was an Indiana lawyer and politician who served in the House and Senate before becoming George H. W. Bush's vice president. He served from 1989 to 1993 and participated in administration work involving economic competitiveness, education, space policy, and other issues. After leaving office, Quayle pursued business, writing, and continued involvement in Republican politics.

Dan

Quayle

Al Gore (1948-) was a Tennessee congressman and senator who became Bill Clinton's vice president in 1993 and served two terms. His vice presidency emphasized environmental policy, government reform, and the development of information technology. After leaving office, Gore became a prominent environmental advocate and received the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Al

Gore

Mike Pence (1959-) was an Indiana congressman and governor before becoming vice president under Donald Trump. He served from 2017 to 2021 and chaired the White House Coronavirus Task Force while also presiding over the Senate. His vice presidency concluded with his role in the January 6, 2021 certification of the 2020 presidential election.

Mike

Pence

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