The Creation Of A Republican Empire, 1776-1865 ... Apr 2026

The guide identifies six pivotal eras that defined this period:

: Americans believed their nation was a unique "beacon of liberty" that should remain aloof from European power politics, while simultaneously feeling entitled to continental expansion. The Creation of a Republican Empire, 1776-1865 ...

: The U.S. was born from a repudiation of the British Empire, yet it almost immediately sought to expand its own "empire of liberty" across North America. The guide identifies six pivotal eras that defined

Perkins argues that early American foreign policy was a "constructive synthesis" of national vision and practical strategy. The Creation of a Republican Empire, 1776-1865 ...