A First Course in American History: The National Period is a comprehensive textbook that covers the history of the United States from the end of the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. The book provides a detailed look at the key events, people, and ideas that shaped the nation during this important period of its history. It is an essential resource for students and educators who want to deepen their understanding of 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.