Handbook to life in America, Volume II: The early national period and expansion, 1783 to 1859:

"In the years leading to the Civil War, the early national period witnessed the new American republic become a robust and rapidly expanding nation. A quickly growing national economy gave rise to a new middle class, while the acquisition of new territories provided opportunities for many Americ...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Facts on File c2009
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Summary:"In the years leading to the Civil War, the early national period witnessed the new American republic become a robust and rapidly expanding nation. A quickly growing national economy gave rise to a new middle class, while the acquisition of new territories provided opportunities for many Americans to seek their fortunes. As the colonies expanded into a country, writers and artists began to describe a national character in their works. Above all, however, the institution of slavery overshadowed the country's daily and political life, and the battle for abolition began to divide communities."--P. [4] of cover
Item Description:Introduction -- Family and daily life -- Material culture -- Social attitudes -- Cities and urban life -- Rural life -- Religion -- Education -- Science and technology -- Entertainment and sports -- Crime and violence -- Labor and employment -- Military and wars -- Population trends and migration -- Transportation -- Public health, medicine, and nutrition
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (275 p.) ill

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