U.S. History/Expert Profile

Expertise

My best subjects are U.S.History, specifically 19th century history. Also, history of the old west, The Civil War, and California. I`m an elementary school teacher specializing in Social Studies. I'm also a re-enactor in the eras of the Mexican-American War and The Civil War. Cannot answer q`s about the 20th century The 19th century were the 1800's, not the 1900's. Also, I am not here to do your homework. I will only answer specific questions after you have done some research yourself.

Experience in the area

Elementary teacher, 19th century reenactor: Mexican-American and Civil Wars, over 15 years experience, Member of a Wild West group. Extensive research done on stagecoaching and early mail routs. Possess an original Butterfield & Overland stagecoach. Have been in 19th century theme documentaries and movies, consultant to three historical novels, and noted local historian.

What do you like about this subject?

I like 19th Century U.S. history because many exciting and important events happened that define who we are as Americans today. Many of today's problems and questions have a direct connection to events that happened in 19th Century America. If I had to pick a specific time period, I would pick the decade of the 1850's as my favorite.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Abraham Lincoln was not the Great Emancipator, nor was he against slavery. He suspended Const. rights, arrested entire state legislatures, nationalized the RR and telegraph, censored the press, and did not free a single slave even though thousands were under his conrol in states of MO, KY, DE, MD, WV, & NJ. He wrote and stated that if he could save the Union, he would not interfere with slavery.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Many do not properly understand that Manifest Destiny it was an idea that God had pre-determined that the US would occupy most of North America. Thus armed with this holy decree, explaines the Westward movement, Indian policies, Mex-American War, filibusters, and The War of 1812. This was part of a global strategy between Eng, Spn and France where NA was the new frontier in the struggle for power.