The Development of AmericaAmerican Book Company, 1936 - 772 pages |
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... Manufacturing . When Washington became Presi- dent , the United States was not a manufacturing nation . Throughout the colonial period , most of the people were farmers , and though some were engaged in shipping and commerce , very ...
... Manufacturing . When Washington became Presi- dent , the United States was not a manufacturing nation . Throughout the colonial period , most of the people were farmers , and though some were engaged in shipping and commerce , very ...
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... manufacturing brought new groups into our American life - the business men , and the manufacturers who were especially con- cerned about profits . Captains of industry took part in politics , so that they might secure laws enabling them ...
... manufacturing brought new groups into our American life - the business men , and the manufacturers who were especially con- cerned about profits . Captains of industry took part in politics , so that they might secure laws enabling them ...
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... manufacturing groups on the one hand , and the shipping interests on the other . Daniel Webster was the spokesman for Massachusetts in 1816. He favored the shipping interests and was against the tariff . He argued against legislative ...
... manufacturing groups on the one hand , and the shipping interests on the other . Daniel Webster was the spokesman for Massachusetts in 1816. He favored the shipping interests and was against the tariff . He argued against legislative ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Chronological Outline xi | 2 |
Europe and Neighboring Lands | 8 |
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