The House of the Seven Gables | Historical Context
The United States: The Mid-Nineteenth Century
At the beginning of the second half of the nineteenth century, Americans were optimistically looking forward to the future. Opportunity was the buzzword of the day as territorial expansion and the industrial revolution continued to sweep the nation. The gold rush was on in California and with such economic opportunity feeding their dreams, Americans continued to seek land, wealth, and individual success.
Despite such hope and enthusiasm, the country was becoming increasingly divided on the issue of slavery. The debate...
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