Chapter 29

The United States Taking the Lead in Civilization--Manhood Suffrage and Freedom of Worship--Humane Criminal Laws--Progress the Genius of the Nation--A Patriotic Report--State Builders in the Northwest--Illinois and the Union--Immigration--British Jealousy--An English Farmer's Opinion of America--Commerce and Manufactures--England Tries to Prevent Skilled Artisans From Emigrating--The Beginning of Protection--The British Turn on their Friends the Algerians--General Jackson Invades Florida--Spain Sells Florida to the United States, 246