The American Revolution

''Taxation without representation'' became a major issue, precipitating conflict between the colonists and Great Britain.http://www.zunal.com/myaccount/uploads/american_revolution%288%29.jpg

Westward Expansion

As the colonies matured, adventuresome folks, sought new opportunities across the vast lands of America.

The United States Civil War

The epic battle pitting North against South, industrial against agricultural, slave states against those against slavery.