Founding Principles

States' rights, economic and social differences, and the issue of slavery.

The Union, led by President Abraham Lincoln.

The period of Reconstruction was marked by both progress and setbacks, as the nation worked to address the legacy of slavery and create a more just and equitable society.

<p>The founding principles of the United States were liberty, democracy, and individual rights. Some of the influential political documents were the Declaration of Independence 1776 and the Constitution 1787.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first president of the United States was George Washington. He oversaw the creation of the federal government, including the establishment of a national bank and the adoption of a national currency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One of the most significant issues in the early years of the United States was slavery. The practice of owning slaves had been common in the American colonies before independence, and it continued to be a contentious issue in the young nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abraham Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Profound impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A period of rebuilding and reconciling after the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slavery was a necessary part of the Southern economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He established a national bank and currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The contentious issue of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louisiana</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing a stable government and creating a strong economy</p> Signup and view all the answers