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Thomas Nast cartoon, Harper’s Weekly, March 15, 1873
Thomas Nast cartoon, Harper’s Weekly, March 15, 1873
The First Colored Senator and Representatives, Currier & Ives lithography, 1872
The First Colored Senator and Representatives, Currier & Ives lithography, 1872
Traders opened the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to the Southwest in 1822
Traders opened the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to the Southwest in 1822
In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied
In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied
The cotton gin made large-scale production of cotton profitable, leading to the expansion of slavery
The cotton gin made large-scale production of cotton profitable, leading to the expansion of slavery
U.S. forces invaded Mexico in 1846, claiming nearly half of Mexico’s territory for the United States. Here, General Scott enters Mexico City with his troops.
U.S. forces invaded Mexico in 1846, claiming nearly half of Mexico’s territory for the United States. Here, General Scott enters Mexico City with his troops.
Millions of World War II and Korean War veterans furthered their education, thanks to the GI Bill.
Millions of World War II and Korean War veterans furthered their education, thanks to the GI Bill.
The United States and its allies airlifted supplies
The United States and its allies airlifted supplies