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The Campaign Trail
The Campaign Trail is a premier online resource for information on the history of the United States. Whether you are playing for your own benefit or studying for an important course or exam, our goal is to help! You will find a variety of content here, from The Campaign Trail, to articles about American History, to trivia games.
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Featured Elections on The Campaign Trail
1788: On the Brink
With the failure of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, Americans took an uncertain leap into a new system of government. The Election that would inaugurate this system was non-competitive, organized explicitly to elevate George Washington, but his ability to be everything for everyone was far more uncertain.
American History Articles
The History of the United States, in 10,000 Words
American history in a single article. A 10,000 word history of the United States.
Other Resources
The Campaign Trail -- a Presidential Election Game - In this campaign simulation you are currently able to run for President in the 1896, 1968, or 2012 election as any major candidate.
Campaign Trail Showcase - An alternate version of The Campaign Trail with support for mods.
New Campaign Trail - An alternate version of The Campaign Trail with support for mods.