The 1880's

Year Published: 1983

Complete Record: The 1800's has been a neglected decade in the study of American history. Lying between Reconstruction and the Gay Nineties, it has been largely ignored by historians. There were no big wars and no serious financial depressions. Yet, during this 10 year period, there were many significant beginnings and endings. There was a unique financial problem in the Federal government and, there were a host of "personalities" who are still famous today.