The United States of America 1765–1865

This 1930 history of the United States of America covers many of the major historical events and contexts of the period 1765–1865.

Edward Channing (Author)

9781107639928, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 June 2013

366 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 2.1 cm, 0.4 kg

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 (1856–1931), 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, 1760–5
2. Constitutional opposition, 1760–74
3. Revolution
4. The constitution
5. The new nation
6. Supremacy of the Jeffersonian Republicans, 1801–9
7. The second War of Independence and the era of good feeling
8. Democracy
9. The extension of slavery, 1849–61
10. The war for the Union, 1861–6
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.

Subject Areas: History of the Americas [HBJK]