This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: ...building erected in the middle of the unfinished Capitol. 216. Various Statistics.--The area of the United States was about eight hundred thousand square miles (849,145), of which only three hundred thousand were partially occupied. The total valuation of the United States was estimated to be about eighteen hundred ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: ...building erected in the middle of the unfinished Capitol. 216. Various Statistics.--The area of the United States was about eight hundred thousand square miles (849,145), of which only three hundred thousand were partially occupied. The total valuation of the United States was estimated to be about eighteen hundred million dollars, or about three hundred and twenty-eight dollars per head (P-579); Notwithstanding the obstacles placed in the way of the West India trade, and the dislocation of commerce, owing to the breach with France, the country was prosperous, and foreign trade had increased in a marvelous manner. The exports, excluding bullion, were valued at over twenty million dollars in 179o, and at over seventy millions in 18oo. The imports had increased at a still more rapid rate; in 179o they were valued at twenty-five millions, in 18oo at over ninety millions. 217. Occupations of the People.--Agriculture was the principal occupation of the people, although the commerce of the Northern states was of great importance. Manufacturing had been begun, but as yet was in its infancy, and the fisheries remained a source of great proportional wealth. Wheat and other food grains were largely exported from the middle group of states, including those on Chesapeake Bay; New Jersey produced more than any other. In 1791 more than six hundred thousand barrels of flour and one million bushels of wheat were exported, and about double that amount in 18oo. The soil and climate of New England were unsuited to agriculture on an extensive scale, but potatoes, onions, turnips, and carrots flourished and formed an important article of export to the West India Islands, whenever they were open to American commerce. Tobacco and rice were the' great staples of the Southern state...
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