Shaping of America, 1783–1815: Almanac presents a comprehensive overview of the period in history from 1783 to 1815 when the United States was forged into a politically and economically independent nation. The Almanac covers the post–American Revolution era; the Continental Congresses; the creation of the U.S. Constitution; the election of George Washington as the new nation's first president; the early battles between those who favored a strong central government and those who favored strong state governments; the debut of party politics; foreign relations with Britain and France; the War of 1812; and the spread of nationalism.

Coverage and Features

The Almanac is divided into fifteen chapters. The first ten chapters chronologically address different timeframes during this early period in U.S. history. Featured subjects include the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution; the War of...