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Historical Context: The Breakdown of the Party System

Government and Civics

9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

As late as 1850, the two-party system seemed healthy. Democrats and Whigs drew strength in all parts of the country. Then, in the early 1850s, the two-party system began to disintegrate in response to massive foreign immigration. By...

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Hamilton Education Program | Press Coverage and Media

Eduham in the News 2022 "‘Hamilton’ Returns to Pantages Theatre With Performance for L.A. Public High School Students" in Variety - February 11, 2022 "HAMILTON's Celebrated Education Program Returns Today in LA" in Broadway World -...

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Autograph document

1783-1815

Unknown

[Recipe for consumption]

GLC01450.600. 015

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Autograph note signed

1783-1815

Matkin, David (fl. ?-)

[Request for 2 gallons of brandy]

GLC01450.600.039

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Manuscript document

16 June 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

to Marquis de Lafayette

Later copy of letter written by Knox to Lafayette at GLC02437.03276. Thanks Lafayette for the kind treatment given to his brother William. Discusses the affair of Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who had been sent to France in 1783 to purchase...

GLC02437.03275