Examines the events and personalities, particularly President Andrew Jackson, that shaped the development of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.

Examines the lives of all the United States Presidents, highlighting key political and historical issues from each term and provides information regarding the position itself. Provides coverage of the recent 2012 presidential election and information describing the Cabinet, the White House, election results, the presidential flag, and the presidential seal history are also included. [electronic resource]

Discusses how decisions were made while they were in office affected U.S. history.

Describes the events leading to the war and the unforgettable individuals of that era including peacemaker Henry Clay, Harriet Tubman, and abolitionist John Brown.