The United States of America 17651865 [Paperback]

This 1930 history of the United States of America covers many of the major historical events and contexts of the period 17651865.This 1930 history of the United States of America between 1765 and 1865 forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. Many of the major historical events and contexts of the period are covered, beginning with the status of the colonists in 1765 and moving through to the Civil War.This 1930 history of the United States of America between 1765 and 1865 forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. Many of the major historical events and contexts of the period are covered, beginning with the status of the colonists in 1765 and moving through to the Civil War.First published in 1930, as the second edition of an 1896 original, this history of the United States of America between 1765 and 1865 forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. Many of the major historical events and contexts of the period are covered, beginning with the status of the colonists in 1765 and moving through to the Civil War. The text was written by Edward Channing (18561931), a renowned historian of the United States and winner of the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for History. Maps and appendices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in American history and the writings of Channing.1. The colonists, 17605; 2. Constitutional opposition, 176074; 3. Revolution; 4. The constitution; 5. The new nation; 6. Supremacy of the Jeffersonian Republicans, 18019; 7. The second War of Independence and the era of good feeling; 8. Democracy; 9. The extension of slavery, 184961; 10. The war for the Union, 18616; Appendix 1. The Virginia Resolves, 1769; Appendix 2. The Declaration of Independence; Appendix 3. The Articles of Confederation; Appendix 4. The Constitution of the United States; Appendix 5. Bibliographical note.