250 YEARS: the United States – from independence to empire (part two)

It took some time after independence and the defeat of the British before the new economy of the United States got going. War continued on and off with the British over Canada and through a short British invasion and destruction of Washington DC in 1812. During this period, trade was volatile, rising to over 20% Continue reading "250 YEARS: the United States – from independence to empire (part…