An Economic History of the United States Since 1783

by Francis G. Walett

Overview

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 any standard text, the book has a unity and an organization which permit its independent use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415759236
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/22/2015
Series:	Economic History
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Francis G. Walett received the degrees of Master of Arts (1944) and D octor of Philosophy (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.

Table of Contents

Preface Part 1: Growth and Crisis of the Sectional Struggle 1. Emergence of a Nation 2. The Westward Movement and Agriculture 3. Industry and Labour 4. Internal Improvements 5. Trade and Finance 6. The Crisis: Civil War Part 2: Emergence of American Capitalism (1861–1917) 7. Industry and Combination 8. The Westward Movement and Agriculture 9. Agrarian Unrest and Labour 10. Immigration and Transportation 11. Trade and Finance 12. Social Criticism and Reform Part 3: America and the World Economy (since 1917) 13. War and Prosperity 14. Slump and New Deal Epilogue: America and World Power Note Index