The United States Civil War

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

Westward Expansion

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

The American Revolution

"Taxation without representation" became a major issue, precipitating conflict between The colonists and Great Britian.

The ''War on Terror''

Mislabeled as a war against a technique, the ''War on terror'' is in fact a global struggle hitting radical Islamic expansionism against mostly Western style democracies.

The Vietnam War

Like Korea,efforts were initiated in Vietnam to impede the spread of communism, and to ensure access to raw materials and open markets.

The Korean Conflict

The effort to stop the spread of communism remain unresolved as North and South Korea remain divided, with troops on the border between them.

The Civil Rights Movement

The legacy of slavery in the United States plays out the mid-1950's to the president, with demands for equal rights ensured by legislation and judicial rulings.