Presidents from Taylor through Grant, 1849-1877: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents (The President's Position: Debating the Issues)

"The years 1849-1877 were among the most pivotal in the nation's history. Over the course of three decades, the United States endured a catastrophic civil war, abolished slavery, expanded westward, and added eight states to the Union. The country also witnessed the advent of industrialization." "Politically speaking, the era saw the demise of one national party, the birth of another, and the historic leadership of Abraham Lincoln. The country faced thorny questions of state sovereignty and federal responsibility, which were ultimately answered by secession and war. In short, it was a time of growth, consolidation, tragedy, and triumph for a dynamic and youthful nation." "This resource of primary documents and commentary covers the presidential administrations from Taylor through Grant, selecting and describing the foremost issues of the day, and showing the actual text of the presidents' positions along with the opposing viewpoints."--Jacket.

Year

2002

Language

English

Publisher

Greenwood Press

Editions

1

Pages

296

ISBN

9780313315510

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