What hath God wrought : the transformation of America, 1815-1848
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New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
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9780195078947 (hardcover : alk. paper), 0195078942 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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xviii, 904 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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Published
New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
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English
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9780195078947 (hardcover : alk. paper), 0195078942 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [856]-878) and index.
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"[In this book, the author] portrays revolutionary improvements in transportation and communications that accelerated the extension of the American empire. Railroads, canals, newspapers, and the telegraph dramatically lowered travel times and spurred the spread of information. These innovations prompted the emergence of mass political parties and stimulated America's economic development from an overwhelmingly rural country to a diversified economy in which commerce and industry took their place alongside agriculture. In his story, the author weaves together political and military events with social, economic, and cultural history. He examines the rise of Andrew Jackson and his Democratic party, but contends that John Quincy Adams and other Whigs--advocates of public education and economic integration, defenders of the rights of Indians, women, and African-Americans--were the true prophets of America's future. He reveals the power of religion to shape many aspects of American life during this period, including slavery and antislavery, women's rights and other reform movements, politics, education, and literature. Howe's story of American expansion culminates in the bitterly controversial but brilliantly executed war waged against Mexico to gain California and Texas for the United States. By 1848 America had been transformed. What [this book] provides is a monumental narrative of this formative period in United States history."--Dust jacket.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Howe, D. W. (2007). What hath God wrought: the transformation of America, 1815-1848 . Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Howe, Daniel Walker. 2007. What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848. Oxford University Press.

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Howe, Daniel Walker. What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 Oxford University Press, 2007.

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Howe, Daniel Walker. What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 Oxford University Press, 2007.

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