Formation of the Union, 1750-1829
A Scholarly Journey through America's Founding YearsBy Albert Bushnell Hart
Length9h 2m
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In "Formation of the Union, 1750-1829," Albert Bushnell Hart presents a comprehensive and incisive narrative detailing the complex social, political, and economic factors that led to the unification of the United States. Through meticulous research and a clear, engaging literary style, Hart situates the events of this pivotal era within a wider historical context, examining the interplay of colonial ambitions, revolutionary ideologies, and the emerging federalist framework. His scholarly approach draws upon primary sources to provide a nuanced understanding of how diverse elements, such as regional interests and the influence of key figures, contributed to the formation of a cohesive national identity. Albert Bushnell Hart, an eminent historian and professor, is celebrated for his contributions to American history. His extensive background in the discipline, coupled with his passion for understanding the nuances of American governance, undoubtedly informed his exploration of this formative period. Hart's academic rigor and commitment to historiography make him a notable figure whose works continue to impact historical interpretation. This book is a must-read for historians, students, and anyone interested in the foundations of American democracy. Hart'Äôs insightful analysis not only illuminates the past but also invites readers to reflect on the principles that underlie the United States today.
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Publish dateDec 13, 2019
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Table of contents
1CONTENTS.: CHAPTER I. THE AMERICANS IN 1750. 1. References—2. Colonial geography—3. The people and their distribution—4. Inherited institutions—5. Colonial development of English institutions—6. Local government in the colonies—7. Colonial government—8. English control of the colonies—9. Social and economic conditions—10. Colonial slavery.
2LIST OF MAPS.
3CHAPTER I.
41. REFERENCES
52. COLONIAL GEOGRAPHY.
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63. THE PEOPLE AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION.
74. INHERITED INSTITUTIONS.
85. COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH INSTITUTIONS.
96. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE COLONIES.
107. COLONIAL GOVERNMENT.
118. ENGLISH CONTROL OF THE COLONIES.
129. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
13CHAPTER II.
1411. REFERENCES.
1512. RIVAL CLAIMS IN NORTH AMERICA (1690-1754).
1613. COLLISIONS ON THE FRONTIER (1749-1754).
1714. THE STRENGTH OF THE PARTIES (1754).
1815. CONGRESS OF ALBANY (1754).
1916. MILITARY OPERATIONS (1755-1757).
2017. THE CONQUEST OF CANADA (1756-1780).
2118. GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS OF THE WAR (1763).
2219. THE COLONIES DURING THE WAR (1754-1763).
2320. POLITICAL EFFECTS OF THE WAR (1763).
24CHAPTER III.
2521. REFERENCES.
2622. THE CONDITION OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (1763).
2723. NEW SCHEMES OF COLONIAL CONTROL (1763).
2824. WRITS OF ASSISTANCE (1761-1764).
2925. THE STAMP ACT (1763-1765).
3026. THE STAMP ACT CONGRESS (1765.)
3127. REVENUE ACTS (1767).
3228. COLONIAL PROTESTS AND REPEAL (1767-1770).
3329. SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE IN THE COLONIES (1770-1773).
3430. COERCIVE ACTS OF 1774.
3531. THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (1774).
3632. OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES (1775).
3733. JUSTIFICATION OF THE REVOLUTION.
38CHAPTER IV.
3934. REFERENCES.
4035. THE STRENGTH OF THE COMBATANTS (1775).
4136. THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (1775).
4237. THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT FORMED (1775).
4338. INDEPENDENCE DECLARED (1776).
4439. NEW STATE GOVERNMENTS FORMED (1775-1777).
4540. THE FIRST PERIOD OF THE WAR (1775-1778).
4641. FOREIGN RELATIONS (1776-1780).
4742. THE WAR ENDED (1778-1782).
4843. FINANCES OF THE REVOLUTION (1775-1783).
4944. INTERNAL DIFFICULTIES (1775-1782).
5045. FORMATION OF A CONSTITUTION (1776-1781).
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