American History
America’s War with Great Britain
Officer Hazard Perry built ten small ships to take out British squadrons. Surprisingly, he was successful against the British ships. […]
Professor Allen Guelzo
American History
America’s Military Crises in 1811
America had to endure two different military threats in 1811. On the one hand, it was on the brink of war with Great Britain, and on the other, some wanted the U.S. to invade Canada. […]
American History
How John Marshall Brought America’s State Courts to Heel
John Marshall was determined to decrease the state legislators’ influence, especially when ruling against the federal judiciary’s decisions. […]
American History
How John Marshall Helped Supreme Court’s Power Grow
John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was unimpressed with the power he had. He wrote about his frustrations regarding the position. […]
History
James Madison’s Career Before His Presidency
James Madison was raging in 1796. With the presidency of John Adams and the quasi-war with France, he had no choice but to see Alexander Hamilton’s plans in action. […]
History
The Trial of Aaron Burr for Treason
Aaron Burr was tried for treason in Virginia. But after two weeks, John Marshall instructed the grand jury that the treason indictment was groundless. […]
American History
John Marshall’s Career Trajectory
John Marshall enlisted in the army in 1777. He became a lieutenant and had to endure hardships while in winter encampment at Valley Forge. […]
American History
Aaron Burr’s Thirst for Revenge against Alexander Hamilton
In the presidential election between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, Jefferson won and became president. Everything went hand in hand to end Burr’s career as a public man. But his thirst for revenge never stopped. […]
American History
Aaron Burr: A Man of Ill-repute
Aaron Burr had a strong desire to dominate. He had a different mindset than his father. His thirst and eagerness to become president caused him to gradually be driven over the line. […]
American History
Construction Projects of the New Federal City and Its Layout Design
Pierre L’Enfant was fired by George Washington after he failed in the first auction. In general, the construction of the federal city didn’t go as well as Washington wanted, so he had to seek help from Congress. […]