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31Whig Party (United States) — This article is about the 19th century political party. For the contemporary third party, see Modern Whig Party. Whig Party Founded 1833 Dissolved 1856 Preceded by National Republican Party, Anti Masonic Party, and unofficially the …
32Clay, Henry — born April 12, 1777, Hanover county, Va., U.S. died June 29, 1852, Washington, D.C. U.S. politician. He practiced law from 1797 in Virginia and then in Kentucky, where he served in the state legislature (1803–09). He was elected to the U.S. House …
33History of the United States (1849–1865) — The History of the United States (1849 1865) included the American Civil War and the turbulent years leading up to it, which included many events that were critical in its origins.The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought the issues raised by the… …
34Zachary Taylor — This article is about the 12th President of the United States. For other uses, see Zachary Taylor (disambiguation). Zachary Taylor 12th President of the United States In offic …
35Andrew Johnson — This article is about the president of the United States. For other uses, see Andrew Johnson (disambiguation). Andrew Johnson 17th President of the United States In offic …
36American Civil War — American Civil War …
37Underground Railroad — This article is about the 19th century slave escape routes. For an article about railroads built below ground, see rapid transit. For the band, see Underground Railroad (band). Part of a series on …
38New Mexico Territory — Territory of New Mexico Organized incorporated territory of the United States …
39Stephen A. Douglas — Infobox Senator name=Stephen Douglas width= 200px office=Senator from Illinois (Class 2) state= Illinois party= Democratic term start=March 4 1847 term end=June 3 1861 preceded=James Semple succeeded=Orville H. Browning party election2 = Northern …
40Dred Scott v. Sandford — Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court of the United States Argued February 11–14, 1856 Reargued December 15 …
