Melissa Cooper, a History Teacher at Senioritis.io

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

George Washington: The First President of the United States and His Role in Revolution and Founding

George Washington 1789-1797 FederalistWhiskey Rebellion; Judiciary Act; Neutrality; Farewell Address George Washington was the first President of the United States from 1789-1797. He was born on February...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Explore the Life and Legacy of John Adams – The Second President of the United States

John Adams 1797-1801 FederalistXYZ Affair; Alien and Sedition Acts John Adams (1735-1826) was a Founding Father of the United States and the second president of the United...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Thomas Jefferson: A Founding Father and Champion of American Democracy and Individual Freedoms

Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809 Democratic-RepublicanMarbury v. Madison; Louisiana Purchase; Embargo of 1807 Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, politician, and philosopher who served as the third President...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

James Madison: The Father of the Constitution and a Champion of Democracy and Individual Rights.

James Madison 1809-1817 Democratic-RepublicanWar of 1812; First Protective Tariff James Madison was an American statesman, political theorist, and the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). He...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discovering the Legacy of James Monroe, the Father of Monroe Doctrine and US Territorial Expansion

James Monroe 1817-1825 Democratic-RepublicanMissouri Compromise of 1820; Monroe Doctrine James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States, serving from 1817 to 1825. He was born...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

John Quincy Adams: The Life, Presidency, and Legacy of the Sixth President of the United States

John Quincy Adams 1825-1829 Democratic-Republican”Corrupt Bargain”; “Tariff of Abominations” John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States. He was born on July 11, 1767,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Andrew Jackson: The Controversial 7th President of the United States

Andrew Jackson 1829-1837 DemocratNullification Crisis; Bank War; Indian Removal Act Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. He was...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Martin Van Buren: The Influential President Who Shaped American Politics and Government

Martin Van Buren 1837-1841 DemocratTrail of Tears; Specie Circular; Panic of 1837 Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to...