19th-century America

Definition

19th-century America refers to the period between January 1, 1800, and December 31, 1899. It was a time marked by significant social, political, and economic changes in the United States.

Related terms

Manifest Destiny: The belief held by many Americans in the mid-1800s that it was their destiny to expand westward across North America.

Second Great Awakening: A religious revival movement in the early 19th century that emphasized personal salvation and individual responsibility for moral behavior.

Transcontinental Railroad: A railway system built from coast to coast in the late 19th century that connected the eastern and western parts of the United States, facilitating trade and migration.