The value of a dollar: colonial era to the Civil War, 1600-1865

1600-1749: The development of the colonies.

1750-1774: The run up to the War of American Independence.

1775-1799: The revolution births a debt-plagued nation.

1800-1824: Another war, manufacturing, self-sufficiency and prosperity.

1825-1849: Western expansion, canal transportation and American confidence.

1850-1865: Railroads, slavery and a nation at war with itself.

1600-1749: The development of the colonies

1750-1774: The run up to the War of American Independence

1775-1799: The revolution births a debt-plagued nation

1800-1824: Another war, manufacturing, self-sufficiency and prosperity

1825-1849: Western expansion, canal transportation and American confidence

1850-1865: Railroads, slavery and a nation at war with itself.