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Dimensions of the early American Empire, 1754-1865

William Earl Weeks

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1. Origins of the American empire and union 2. A perilous union, 1783-96 3. The 'Empire of Liberty' on land and sea 4. Towards hemispheric superiority 5. Freedom's empire 6. Expansionist vistas: Canada, Oregon, California and Texas 7. Bullying Britain, conquering Mexico, claiming the canal 8. Disunion 9. The imperial crisis, 1861-5.

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Key concepts: Empire, Expansionism, Economic history, Political science, Ancient history, History, Law, Politics