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An Economic History of the United States Since 1783 book cover

1st Edition

An Economic History of the United States Since 1783

By Francis G. Walett Copyright 2006
296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge
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First Published in 2005. This is Volume two of a series on the Economic History of the USA. This book provides a summary of the phases of economic growth. It presents in succinct form and in the most common organization the essential facts about the economic development of the American people. While prepared as a summary or digest of the subject, suitable for study and review in conjunction with... Read more

CONTENTS

Preface vii

Part One. growth and crisis

of the sectional struggle (1783–1861)

I Emergence of a Nation 3

II The Westward Movement and Agriculture 14

III Industry and Labour 32

IV Internal Improvements 44

V Trade and Finance 56

VI The Crisis: Civil War 76

Part Two. emergence of american capitalism (1861–1917)

VII Industry and Combination 97

VIII The Westward Movement and Agriculture 119

IX Agrarian Unrest and Labour 136

X Immigration and Transportation 154

XI Trade and Finance 167

XII Social Criticism and Reform 190

Part Three. america and the

world economy (since 1917)

XIII War and Prosperity 209

XIV Slump and New Deal 229

Epilogue: America and World Power 255 Note 263

Index 265

Biography

Francis G. Walett  received the degrees of Master of Arts (1944) and D octor of Philos>ophy (1948) from B oston University, where he is now Assistant Professor of History. He has taught courses in European History, American History, and the Econom ic History of the United States. Much of his research and writing has been in the field of the American Revolution.

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