The Critical Period was from 1783 to 1789, shortly after the U.S. achieved its independence. By including the Civil War, you have the period from 1783 to 1865.
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The so-called "Critical Period" in American History can be viewed as historian John Fiske said; as "the most critical time in all American history... including the Civil War": or, may be viewed as a period of transition and some accomplishment. To what extent are these statements true.
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I know when making a cake the most critical time is mixing the right ingredients. How does this apply to the period 1783-1789? Have you read any of Fiskes arguments?
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