The Synthesis of "Manifest Destiny"

An overview of the 1846-1848 conflict between the U.S. and Mexico that dramatically altered the map and intensified debates over slavery.

A concise overview of the Declaration of Independence, the historic document that formally announced the American colonies' break from Great Britain.

An overview of the Age of Imperialism, exploring the motives that drove powerful nations to expand their empires and the lasting impact on the world.

An overview of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and architect of American expansion.

An overview of the Age of Discovery, the historical period of European global exploration that connected the world and shaped modern history.