A clear, engaging overview of how the United States grew from a new nation to a country with enduring ideas about liberty, leadership, and democracy.
This widely used school history traces American development through pivotal moments, battles, and the ideas that shaped a nation. From early political debates and the formation of parties to landmark speeches and foreign policy, the book weaves together people, events, and the evolving sense of national identity. It highlights how leaders, laws, and competing interests influenced the path from independence to a more united, yet sometimes divided, republic.
Readers will encounter concise portraits of presidents and key figures, explanations of major doctrines and policies, and a sense of the broad currents that moved the nation forward. The text emphasizes how democracy, national unity, and the balance between local rights and national power have guided United States history.
Ideal for readers beginning a structured look at American history, this edition helps students connect people, ideas, and events across generations.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a foundational history of the United States of America through 1920, intended for use in secondary school curricula. It begins by recounting the diverse origins of European Americans â" English, Dutch, Swedish, French, and German immigrants â" and their settlement patterns and economic endeavors in the American colonies. It gives special attention to the thirteen original colonies and the development of their political systems, and carries the narrative through independence, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The author's stated purpose is to tell the story of how Americans settled a vast continent and in the process created a democratic form of government. Along the way, the book covers a wide array of topics, including Native American civilization, the American Revolution, expansionism, slavery, and industrialization. The book uses a chronological approach to American history, but it also integrates thematic content to help students develop a deeper understanding of the evolution of American democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330302699_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330302699
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330302699
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)