| Description |
xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| 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. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1783-1865.
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Antislavery movements -- United States.
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Slavery -- United States -- History.
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United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History.
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United States -- Race relations.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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United States -- Social conditions.
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United States -- Civilization.
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National characteristics, American.
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| Added Author |
Carlisle, Rodney P.
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| Added Title |
Early national period and expansion, 1783 to 1859 |
| ISBN |
9780816071753 v.2 |
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0816071756 v.2 |
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