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Great American authors since 1650: 1846-1855
Between the War of 1812 and the Mexican American War that ended in 1848, America experienced an exuberant economic period of growth. And it was during this time that American authors produced the nation's first great wave of classic literature. In t...
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19th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 4. 1846-1860
American history, 19th century American history, United States history, and 19th century United States history are emphasized in this fourth 19th Century Turning Points program. America entered the 19th century as an agricultural nation of 16 states...