What Hath God Wrought

In this volume of the Oxford History of the United States series, historian Daniel Walker Howe explores a transformative period in American history marked by rapid advancements in transportation and communication, which fueled expansion and political change. He considers the rise of figures like Andrew Jackson alongside advocates of education, economic integration, and civil rights, highlighting their influence on the country's future. Through a comprehensive narrative that blends social, economic, and political history, the book culminates with the contentious Mexican-American War and its profound impact on the nation's territory.