Joy Hakim

A History of US

The New Nation

1789-1850

Beginning with George Washington's innauguration and continuing into the nineteenth century, The New Nation tells of Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory (bought from France for four cents an acre!), Lewis and Clark's daring expedition through the wilderness, the War of 1812 sometimes called the "Revolutionary War, Part II," Tecumseh's effort to form an Indian confederacy, the growth of Southern plantations, the beginning of the abolitionist movement, and the Trail of Tears. These dramatic events and more are woven into a tale that just happens to be true. It's A  History of US.

Quotes

"The letter that [Charles] Thompson carried told George Washington that he had been elected president of that union. He had been elected unanimously--and that was important; it would not happen with any other president."

"When [John Marshall] opened up a law ofice in Richmond he didn't have enough money to buy law books. It didn't matter, he had ability, ambition, and that easygoing, not-stuck-up nature... John Marshall never seemed to take himself seriously. Someone who knew him said his clothes seemed 'gotten from some antiquated slopshop.' His dinner parties were famous for their good-natured, witty conversation... In 1799, Marshall was elected to congress as a member of the Federalist party. The following year, President Adams named him secretary of state."

"President number six was the son of president two. The were the first father and son to be presidents."