1783-1815

Provides an overview of the early history of the United States, from 1783 to 1815, featuring a chronological look at different time frames and discussion of topics of importance during the period; and includes biographies of fifty-one notable men and women, eighteen excerpted primary documents, and a cumulative index.

Presents a history of the making of America until 1815 told through the lives and writings of merchants who lived during the period. Includes a timeline.

Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

Presents excerpts from the speeches and published works of John Adams, the second president of the United States.

Presents an introduction to Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the treasury for the United States, focusing on his three-part economic plan to make the U.S. a strong nation, including paying back debts incurred during the Revolutionary War, establishing a national bank, and diversifying economic output.

Offers detailed descriptions and expert analysis of important eighteenth century events in America. Events are introduced in essays, followed by interpretations that place the events into a broader context, and include annotated bibliographies, a glossary, and a timeline.

Surveys the decisive years, 1789-1801, of the American Republic when the leadership of the Federalists formed a solid base for the government and the future of a nation.

Adam Benjamin Gates, along with his twin sister Eleanor, journeyed into the uncharted Louisiana Territory to search for a treasure which is suppose to be hidden in the wilderness.

A fictional memoir based on actual facts describing the early struggles and intrigues of the United States and of Aaron Burr.

Describes how Clinton, the leading Anti-Federalist in the country, allowed the New York State Convention to ratify the Constitution in pursuit of his ambition to become Washington's first vice-president.