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Tracing four pivotal themes\u2014federalism, democracy, imperialism, and expansion\u2014Moore reveals how a republic founded on liberty grew into a nation of vast reach and influence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"765\">With clarity and restraint, Moore challenges myths of moral inevitability. He shows how constitutional debates, judicial power, and territorial ambition shaped a restless and assertive national identity. 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