A Hald Century of Progress, based on the book The Nation Takes Shape by Marcus Cunliffe

<Tab/>The period of time from 1789-1837 marked a new beginning in the history of America. After a daunting war for independence, the United States emerged as a new power in the world, rapidly growing and gaining strength. The task for the Americans now was to successfully create and enforce a democratic government, which had never before existed on such a large scale. In order to reach this goal, America had …

…amp;gt;The nation during its early years undoubtedly had its share of setbacks. But more importantly, it had its share of advancements. The nation showed its strong solidarity and prosperity during the first half century. It grew and flourished in all aspects, and accomplished its original goal of instituting a successful form of democracy. Perhaps, the success of the nation from 1789-1837 is what perpetuated the nation to become the superpower it is today.