An Outline of American History (1963)

Chapter Four: Westward Expansion and Regional Differences

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1. Introduction
2. Literature and the frontier
3. Frontier demanded self-reliance
4. Cotton promoted slavery
5. Latin American independence
6. U.S. opposes Europe's threats
7. Jackson a strong president
8. Union principle triumphs
9. Political ferment all through society
10. Culture and industry show new vigor