Writing Homework Help

I’m trying to study for my Writing course and I need some help to understand this question.

What were the most significant impediments to the growth of a cohesive, unified, and prosperous nation from 1787-1815? How did Americans overcome–or fail to overcome–those impediments?

Use a combination of primary sources (created in the period) and secondary sources (modern textbook) to formulate your answer.

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/06-a-new-nation/