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The U.S. Supreme Court is a powerful legislative body, with the ability to tell Congress whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall was one of the people responsible for defining the powers of the Supreme Court. Read more about this important figure in U.S. government: (more…)
In 1929, the stock market crashed. Many people lost money. The economy crashed, too, bringing on the Great Depression. Learn more about this important time in American history: (more…)
The Dust Bowl era was a difficult one for many Americans. Because of drought and poor farming methods, the land literally flew up into the air, causing great dust storms. Read about this fascinating and important era : (more…)
The Declaration of Independence is the founding fathers’ open letter to the King of England declaring that the United States would no longer be a colony of England. Although the Declaration is not part of U.S. law, it is critical to understanding the basic principles of the foundation of the United States. (more…)
The first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the bill of rights, and they outline some of the rights that the founders of the United States wanted to assure to its people. The Bill of Rights is one of the most fundamental documents of the United States government. (more…)
Learn about one of the most traumatic times in American history…the American Civil War: (more…)
Between 1920 and 1933, drinking alcohol was illegal in the United States. This period is called Prohibition. Learn more about prohibition: (more…)
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization to help slaves in the South escape to the North before the American Civil War. (more…)
The Compromise of 1850 was an attempt to stop the South from rebelling against the United States. Learn more about this attempt to stop the American Civil War here: (more…)
The Emancipation Proclamation was an order by President Abraham Lincoln freeing all slaves in the South. Learn more about the Emancipation Proclamation and read the full text here: (more…)