Anglo-American Civilisation

Articles on Anglo-American civilisation, from the Reformation in the British Isles to modern Britain, the United States, politics, society and culture.

North and South photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

USA: North and South

Explore tensions between North and South, from cotton, slavery and states’ rights to the Missouri Compromise, Fugitive Slave Act and Dred Scott case.

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West to the Pacific photo

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America: West to the Pacific

American expansion was always as sort of global attitude involving territorial growth and commercial expansion, exactly like a body that grows.

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Years of Growth photo

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Years of Growth

In 1783, more and more settlers had set in the new territories between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.

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The New Nation photo

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America: The New Nation

Explore the birth of the new American nation, from independence and republican ideals to the Constitution, federalism, and early political tensions.

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Birth of a Nation photo

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USA: Birth of a Nation

After France’s defeat in Canada, Britain remained the only power left in Eastern North America. The colonies were now free to spread over the continent.

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The Glorious Revolution of 1688

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The Glorious Revolution of 1688

Explore the Glorious Revolution of 1688, from James II and William of Orange to parliamentary sovereignty, Protestant succession, and the Bill of Rights.

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English Expansionism photo

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English Expansionism

Explore English expansionism through Tudor conquest, colonial ambition, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, imperial ideology, and Britain’s emerging national power.

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Inequalities today, Tony Blair's project photo

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Inequalities in Britain today

In its 1997 General Election Manifesto, New Labour struck a chord among electors after 18 years of Conservative Government.

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