The American States During and After the Revolution, 1775-1789

Designs “to present a conspectus of state history, as distinguished from national history, from the organization of the first independent state agencies at the beginning of the Revolution until 1789.” Traces the growth of government in each state, describes their form of government, and discusses their relation to one another and to the central government. A volume treating of state history from 1789 to 1815 is planned. Extensive bibliography.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926
Contents: 1. The Colonies before their Union 2. Beginnings of the Transition from Colonies to States 3. The Emergence of Popular Government 4. The Writing of the State Constitutions 5. The Constitutions in Operation: Their Revision 6. Political Development in New England 7. Political Development in the Middle States 8. Political Development: The Upper South 9. Political Development: In the Lower South 10. Progress in Liberalism and Humanity 11. The States and their Money Affairs 12. State Quarrels and State Friendships 13. The Relations of the States with Congress 14. Facing Westward: Conclusion