The document discusses the religious persecutions in Europe that led many people to come to America for religious freedom. It also describes the struggles and obstacles faced by the pioneers in America, including financial difficulties and suspicions between states. The document highlights the efforts of individuals like Robert Morris in securing funds for the government. It also mentions the difficulties faced in international trade, including taxes imposed by Spain and attacks by pirates. The document concludes with a comparison between the growth of the United States and the struggles faced by other countries. Additionally, it briefly mentions the negotiations with European countries after the Declaration of Independence, and the challenges faced during the Civil War and its aftermath.

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Struggles and Triumphs: The Early Years of America's Independence and Reconstruction

Identifier:
CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0003
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Struggles and Triumphs: The Early Years of America's Independence and Reconstruction
Date Created:
1919-01-01
EDTF:
1919-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
James V. McClintic Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/22
Description:
The document discusses the religious persecutions in Europe that led many people to come to America for religious freedom. It also describes the struggles and obstacles faced by the pioneers in America, including financial difficulties and suspicions between states. The document highlights the efforts of individuals like Robert Morris in securing funds for the government. It also mentions the difficulties faced in international trade, including taxes imposed by Spain and attacks by pirates. The document concludes with a comparison between the growth of the United States and the struggles faced by other countries. Additionally, it briefly mentions the negotiations with European countries after the Declaration of Independence, and the challenges faced during the Civil War and its aftermath.
Congress:
66th (1919-1921)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_34_9.1_0000, Box 3, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), France (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
9 Pages