History of the United States, Volume 3 by Elisha Benjamin Andrews provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the events that shaped America during the early 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics including the expansion of the United States, the War of 1812, and the rise of industrialization.
The author’s writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in American history. Andrews does a great job of highlighting the key players and events of the time period, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of this crucial period in American history.
One of the standout features of this book is the attention to detail and the thorough research that went into creating it. Andrews presents the information in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to follow along and grasp the significance of each event.
Overall, History of the United States, Volume 3 is a must-read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of American history. Andrews’ thorough research, engaging writing style, and comprehensive coverage of the time period make this book a valuable resource for students, history buffs, and anyone interested in learning more about the early history of the United States.
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[Transcriber's Notes]Text has been moved to avoid fragmentation of sentences and paragraphs.
The other five texts in this series were obtained from the 1912 edition of original books. Volume 3 was missing from the set. This text, Volume 3, is derived from a PDF image file of the 1896 edition on the Internet Archive at http://www.archive.org/details/histusearliest03andrrich
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HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
[Illustration: Ten soldiers servicing and aiming a cannon.] The First Gun Fired from Fort Sumter
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
FROM THE EARLIEST DISCOVERY OF AMERICA TO THE PRESENT DAY
BY
E. BENJAMIN ANDREWS PRESIDENT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY
WITH 400 ILLUSTRATION AND MAPS
VOLUME III
NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS 1896
COPYRIGHT, 1894, BY CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place. New York
CONTENTS
PERIOD II
WHIGS AND DEMOCRATS TILL THE DOMINANCE OF THE SLAVERY CONTROVERSY
1814 1840
CHAPTER I. THE WHIG PARTY AND ITS MISSION.
The Word "Whig." Republican Prestige. Schism. Adams's Election. Five Doctrines of Whiggism. I. Broad Construction of the Constitution. II. The Bank. Death of Old and Birth of New. Opposition by Jackson. III. The Tariff of 1816. Its Object. IV... Continue reading book >>
