Vision for a Nation: States Consider Constitutional Ratification
conventions in which more than 1200 people examine the details and the principles of the document. Federalists have quick victories in six states and then
Subject: early Federalist victories
Transcript: federalists have some quick victories in six states: Pennsylvania, delaware, new jersey, georgia, connecticut-- assachusetts, a little bit dicier, And then
World of Uncertainty: Republican Revival, The
Newt Gingrich, a brilliant partisan strategist, orchestrates mid-term victories for Republicans. Major reductions in the federal government are
Subject: mid-term Republican victories
Emancipation
Lincoln decides to emancipate slaves, but his cabinet advises him to wait for a military victory.
Photographs on Union Mountain
Following Union victory, everyone posed for a picture on Lookout Mountain. Union cemetery is consecrated.
Battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga, Tennessee, is a Confederate victory and the Union army retreats to Chattanooga.
Solidity of Israel: Jewish Independent State
In early 1949, Israel declares victory over the Arabs, solidifying the existence of an independent Jewish state. Over 700,000 Arabs are soon refugees
Islam Spreads
United and inspired by Islam, Arab tribes set out to expand their territory; the armies of Islam soon claimed victories over Byzantium and the
Boys and Disappointment
When their team loses the most important game of their high school careers, they must deal with disappointment, not victory.
Battle Above the Clouds: Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge
U.S. Grant arrives, takes charge, and brilliantly wins major victories at Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.
Shake Up the Senate
Senate hopefuls Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer faced opponents with more money and recognition. They were victorious.