Beneath the Surface: The Overlooked Dynamics in Antebellum America (1820–1860)

Mbwoge Divine Ngome
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Mbwoge Divine Ngome: Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do, Cameroon

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 4, 4590-4600

Abstract: Antebellum America is typically characterized by narratives of sectional conflict, the rise of abolitionism, and the path to the Civil War. While these themes dominate historiography, significant dimensions of the period, such as the roles of marginalized communities in shaping political and economic systems, underexplored regional interactions, and environmental factors remain neglected. This article reexamines Antebellum America by focusing on lesser-studied dynamics, including the impact of free black communities on urban development, Indigenous resistance to U.S. expansion following the Indian Removal Act, and the role of immigrant labor in transforming infrastructure and industry. Addressing these gaps highlights the complexity and interconnectedness of the era. To achieve the desired results, both primary and secondary data have been compiled, revealing overlooked dimensions in antebellum America.

Date: 2025
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