As a leading historian of his time, Albert Bushnell Hart's Formation of the Union is a classic text that explores the causes and events leading to the formation of the United States. From the early colonial era to the Convention of 1787, Hart captures the key players and their roles in shaping the nation. Written in an engaging style that holds the reader's attention throughout, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is an incredible history of the U.S.A. by Albert Bushnell Hart, an American historian, writer, and editor. Contents include: The Americans in 1750 Expulsion of the French (1750-1763) Causes of the Revolution (1763-1775) Union and Independence (1775-1783) The Confederation (1781-1788) The Federal Constitution (1787-1789) Organization of the Government (1789-1793) Federal Supremacy (1793-1801) Republican Supremacy (1801-1809) The Union in Danger (1809-1815) Social and Economic Reorganization (1815-1824) Elements of Political Reorganization (1824-1829)

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During the five years since this volume of the Epochs of American History was first issued, the literature of the subject has made constant advances; and hence the Suggestions for Readers and Teachers and the bibliographies at the head of each chapter have been pruned, enlarged, and rewritten. The text has undergone fewer changes. The good-will of users of the book has pointed out some errors and inaccuracies, which have been corrected from time to time; and new light has in some cases dawned upon the author. I shall always be grateful for corrections of fact or of conclusions.