Midterm Elections

Mexican-American War by Last Best Hope of EarthJuly 25, 2016July 19, 2016

The Whig Revolution

With the Mexican-American War well underway, the midterm elections in 1846-47 were bound to be consequential.

Early Republic by Last Best Hope of EarthApril 12, 2016April 5, 2016

Divided government, where one branch of government is controlled by a different political party than the other branches, is a familiar concept for most Americans. The midterm elections of 1826 and 1827 brought about the first instance in American history of divided government.

Midterm Elections

The Whig Revolution

The First Divided Government