Table of contents : Cover Title Copyright Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION FOREWORD TO THE CARLETON LlBRARY EDITION, by Chester Martin 1. Two Experiments in State Building 2. The Early American Immigration 3. The War of 1812-1814 4. American Immigrants After 1815 5. Schools and the State 6. Methodism and Its Conflicts 7. The Baptists and Presbyterians 8. The Religious Scene in the 1830's 9. Social and Humanitarian Influences 10. The Background of the Rebellion 11. The Western Phase of the Rebellion 12. The Aftermath of Rebellion 13. The Anti-Slavery Crusade 14. The Era of the Civil War 15. Reconstruction After 1837 16. The Organization of Labour 17. Farms and Farmers 18. Neighbours and Friends Bibliography Index Suggestions for Further Reading Note on the author