The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789

The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789 is a historical book written by John Fiske. The book focuses on the period of American history immediately following the American Revolution, from 1783 to 1789. This period is known as the critical period because it was a time of great political and economic uncertainty for the newly formed United States of America. Fiske examines the challenges faced by the new nation during this period, including the lack of a strong federal government, economic instability, and the threat of foreign powers. He also analyzes the debates and compromises that led to the drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution, which established a stronger federal government and helped to stabilize the country.Throughout the book, Fiske provides detailed accounts of the major events and figures of the period, including the Annapolis Convention, the Constitutional Convention, and the Federalist Papers. He also explores the ideas and philosophies that influenced the founding of the United States, such as the Enlightenment and the principles of republicanism.Overall, The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789 is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of a crucial period in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the early United States and the ideas that shaped its development.1898. This book contains the substance of the course of lectures given in the Old South Meeting-House in Boston, at the Washington University in St. Louis and in the theater of the University Club in New York by Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian. Contents: Results of Yorktown; The Thirteen Commonwealths; The League of Friendship; Drifting Toward Anarchy; Germs of National Sovereignty; The Federal Convention; and Crowning the Work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.