Modern Historical Perspective
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Charles G. Dawes and the Creation of the Permanent Administrative State
How did the actions of Charles G. Dawes continue to enlarge the federal government’s administrative footprint, the origin of which began during the United States Civil War and Postbellum periods?… Read more.
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Railroads vs. Manufacturing: Which Drove Economic Growth in the United States, 1865–1900?
Introduction & Method The postbellum period (1865-1890) of United States economic history laid the foundations for the institutions and infrastructure of future generations. The analysis will demonstrate that the railroad… Read more.