America: The Story of Us - Season 1 - Eps 4: Division
Commerce and industry thrive across the new nation, now one of the wealthiest on Earth. The Erie Canal brings big risk and bigger reward. In the South, cotton is king but slavery fuels a growing divide. Violence flares across the territories and abolitionists make a stand for freedom. The election of Lincoln is a harbinger of war.
About America: The Story of Us
Title: America: The Story of Us
First Air Date: 2010-04-25
Last Air Date: 2010-05-31
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 10 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 12
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Nutopia
Synopsis
From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers a compelling look at the people, inventions and events that helped forge the United States of America.
