American History Series: The Kansas-Nebraska Bill Divides the Country   On THE MAKING OF A NATION: During Pierce’s term, a bill to establish new territories restarts the dispute between North and South over slavery.

American History Series: Pierce, New President, Is Friendly but Weak

American History Series: Millard Fillmore Signs Compromise of 1850

US History: 'The Fresh Air of Liberty and Union'

American History Series: 'The South Asks for Justice, Simple Justice'

American History Series: Plan in 1850 on Slavery Aims to Save Union

American History Series: Zachary Taylor Is Elected President in 1848

American History Series: Polk Decides Not to Seek Second Term in 1848

American History Series: Polk Sends Troops to Border With Mexico

American History Series: In 1845, Republic of Texas Faces a Choice

American History Series: Texas Statehood Is Chief Issue in 1844 Campaign

American History Series: President John Tyler Shows His Independence

American History Series: The Brief Presidency of William Henry Harrison

American History Series: Whigs See a Chance to Defeat Van Buren in 1840

American History Series: The Rise of the Movement Against Slavery

American History Series: US Gets a New President in 1837, and a Depression

American History Series: New President Deals with Old Problems

Christmas in America During the 19th Century

American History Series: Jackson, 'the People's Friend,' Leaves Office

American History Series: Trouble Grows Deep in the Heart of Texas

US History Series: Jefferson Suspends Trade with Europe in 1807

American History Series: Jackson's Victory Over the Bank of the US

US History: As Jackson Aims to Shut Bank, an Economic Crisis Results

American History Series: Debating the Powerful Bank of the US

American History Series: Bank of the United States Worries Jackson

American History Series: For President Jackson, a Question of States' Rights

American History Series: Split Divides Jackson, Vice President Calhoun

American History Series: Tragedy Hits as Jackson Prepares for Presidency

American History Series: In Election of 1828, a Bitter Campaign

American History Series: John Quincy Adams, a Man Raised to Serve

American History Series: In Election of 1824, a Clash of Personalities

American History Series: Monroe Dislikes but Signs Missouri Compromise

American History Series: Monroe Doctrine Warns Europe Not to Interfere in the Americas

American History Series: James Monroe Easily Wins Election in 1816

American History Series: War of 1812 Ends With Treaty of Ghent

American History Series: War of 1812 Ends, but Fighting Continues

American History Series: A National Anthem Is Born From the War of 1812

American History Series: British Set Fire to City of Washington in 1814

American History Series: Madison Declares War on Britain in 1812

American History Series: Relations With Britain Hit a Low Point in 1811

American History Series: The Last Days, and Lasting Influence, of Thomas Jefferson

American History Series: Jefferson Tries to Keep Trade Ban on Europe

American History Series: The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr, Former VP

US History Series: A Supreme Court Justice Is Put on Trial in 1805

American History Series: Jefferson Gets Louisiana Territory From France

American History Series: Jefferson Moves to Cut Debt, Spending

US History: Jefferson Begins Presidency With a Loyal Cabinet

US History: Jefferson, at Inaugural, Urges Unity of Hearts and Minds

US History Series: Jefferson Is Elected President in 1800, But Only on the 36th Vote

US History: Adams Avoids War With France, Signs Alien and Sedition Acts

American History Series: John Adams Is Elected Nation's Second President

American History Series: How a Dispute Helped Lead to Party System

American History Series: Two-Party Political System Takes Hold in US

American History Series: For a New Nation, Hamilton Seeks a Bank

American History Series: The Imagination of Alexander Hamilton

American History Series: From Revolutionary War Hero to President

American History Series: The Heart and Spirit of the Constitution

American History Series: The Constitution Goes to the States for Approval

American History Series: The Signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia

American History Series: Debating Slaves' Part in Representation of States

American History Series: A 'Great Compromise' on State Representation

American History Series: Struggle to Balance Power Between Big States and Small States

American History Series: In 1787, Debating the Need for Federal Courts

American History Series: Early Leaders Debate Presidential Powers

American History Series: Finding the Right Plan for a New Government

American History Series: The Founding Fathers Meet in Philadelphia to Write a Constitution

American History Series: After the Revolution, the Nation Faces a Weak Political System

American History Series: How the Constitution Came to Life

US History: How Britain’s Defeat at Saratoga Marked a Turning Point

American History Series: How the Revolution Against Britain Divided Families and Friends

US History: A Declaration for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

American History Series: A Tea Party at Night, on the Road to Revolution

American History Series: Britain Says No to 'No Taxation Without Representation'

US History: British Defeat the French in a Struggle for North America

American History Series: By 1750, Almost One in Four People in the Colonies Were Slaves

American History Series: Slavery Arrives as Colonial Expansion Heads South

American History Series: How a Desire for Religious Freedom or Land, or Both, Led to Colonies

American History Series: A Clash of Cultures in the New World

American History Series: Buffalo, 'Mystery Dogs' (Horses) and the Lives of the Plains Indians

American History Series: A Difficult Life for English Settlers

American History Series: Columbus Sails, Others Follow, and Spain Is on Top of the World

History Repeats Itself: A Fresh Start to 'The Making of a Nation'