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""The year 1816 found America on the cusp of political, social, cultural, and economic modernity. Celebrating its fortieth year of independence, the country's sense of self was maturing. Americans, who had emerged from the War of 1812 with their political systemsintact, embraced new o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Skeen, Carl Edward
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©2003.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Political culture > United States > History > 19th century.
National characteristics, American.
Culture politique > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Américains.
HISTORY > United States > 19th Century.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
National characteristics, American
Political culture
Politics and government
Politieke cultuur.
Nationalisme.
United States > History > 1809-1817.
United States > Politics and government > 1809-1817.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Influence.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1809-1817.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1809-1817.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1812, Guerre de > Influence.
United States
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Year Without a Summer; 2. Legacy of the War of 1812; 3. The Fourteenth Congress Begins; 4. A Tariff and a Bank; 5. Compensation Act of 1816; 6. Internal Improvements; 7. Fourth of July Celebrations; 8. National Defense; 9. State Developments; 10. Crime and Punishment; 11. The Humanitarian Impulse; 12. Election of 1816; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliographical Essay; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y

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