Economic History of the United States Since 1783

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

• 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