Interactions North America, 1491–1607

Invention of telephone by Alexander Graham Bell

Launching of satellite radio services

Introduction of television broadcasting system

Creation of internet technology

It may have prevented some backlash against him like that created by his support for the Alien and Sedition Acts.

His actions could inadvertently accelerate westward expansion due to broader religious migration patterns.

He would likely face increased opposition from Federalists who favored stronger state religious establishments.

This policy shift might intensify conflicts with Native American tribes over missionary work on tribal lands.

Florence Kelley

Margaret Sanger

Ida Tarbell

Jane Addams

Supporters believed it would benefit Native American societies, while critics argued it disregarded their sovereignty.

Supporters saw it as a necessary step for westward expansion, while critics viewed it as an abusive exercise of power.

Both sides agreed on its necessity but debated its implementation methods.

Critics saw it as essential for national security, whereas supporters saw it as economically driven.

To increase tariffs and protect American industry from foreign competition

To provide funds for establishing colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanical arts

To offer free land to former slaves as reparations

To expand territories available for homesteading

Abraham Lincoln

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

This scenario potentially triggers direct elections for the president, bypassing the Electoral College mechanism altogether sooner than historically witnessed.

There might be less emphasis on developing foreign relations policies early in the nation’s history due to a lack of unified leadership.

The absence of Washington’s leadership creates power vacuums that may lead to earlier partisan conflicts and weakened executive authority.

His rejection could have caused immediately higher turnover rates for presidential office, normalizing shorter term lengths.

Upper South

Lower South

Middle Colonies

New England

Women's Suffrage

Increasing British taxation without representation

Slavery Abolition

Manifest Destiny

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859

Passage of the Compromise of 1850

Election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860

Dred Scott Decision of 1857