The History of the United States of America: Understanding America's Past | Paperback Book
The History of the United States of America: Understanding America's Past | Paperback Book
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This powerful book traces the complete story of the United States from its earliest indigenous civilizations to the present day. Written in clear, compelling prose, it connects the people, events, and ideas that built one of the world’s most influential nations.
Key Chapters and Highlights:
- Indigenous societies and first European contacts
- The American Revolution and the founding principles
- The Civil War and the long road to emancipation
- Industrial growth and the immigrant experience
- The Civil Rights movement and social change
- America’s role in global conflicts and the Cold War era
- Modern challenges and ongoing debates
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Why Readers Choose This Book:
- Large-print edition designed for comfortable, extended reading
- Engaging narrative that links past events to today’s conversations
- Ideal for anyone curious about American history, from students to lifelong learners
- Perfect for families exploring heritage, teachers looking for fresh perspectives, or readers who want the full story in one place
Discover the real people and moments behind the headlines. Whether you’re proud of the journey or questioning its path, this book offers the context millions wish they had learned earlier.
Add to cart today and get the complete, unfiltered story of America in one beautifully crafted volume.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE EUROPEAN CONTACT
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Origins of Native American societies
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Diversity of indigenous cultures
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Pre-Columbian achievements
CHAPTER 2: EARLY EUROPEAN EXPLORATIONS AND COLONIZATION
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Spanish, French, and English claims
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Interactions with Native Americans
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Settlements and trade networks
CHAPTER 3: LIFE IN THE THIRTEEN COLONIES
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Regional differences and economies
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Social structures and class
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Religion, education, and daily life
CHAPTER 4: TENSIONS RISE – STEPS TO THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Growing conflict with British rule
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Taxation without representation
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Colonial protests and unity
CHAPTER 5: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Key battles and leaders
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Declaration of Independence
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Impact on political thought
CHAPTER 6: AFTERMATH OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE CONSTITUTION
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Articles of Confederation and weaknesses
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Constitutional Convention
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Ratification debates and the Bill of Rights
CHAPTER 7: EARLY PRESIDENTS AND THE GROWTH OF THE REPUBLIC
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George Washington’s precedents
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Expansion under Jefferson
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War of 1812 and national identity
CHAPTER 8: WESTWARD EXPANSION & MANIFEST DESTINY
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Louisiana Purchase and beyond
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Conflict with Native Americans
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Mexican–American War
CHAPTER 9: RISING CONFLICTS OVER SLAVERY AND SECTIONALISM
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Abolitionist movement
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Compromises and political crises
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Tensions shaping the 1850s
CHAPTER 10: THE CIVIL WAR
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Secession and the Confederacy
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Key battles and strategies
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Emancipation Proclamation and outcomes
CHAPTER 11: RECONSTRUCTION AND ITS CHALLENGES
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Rebuilding the South
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Freedmen’s Bureau and civil rights amendments
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Rise of Jim Crow laws and resistance
CHAPTER 12: THE GILDED AGE
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Industrial growth and big business
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Labor unions and strikes
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Corruption, political machines, and reform
CHAPTER 13: INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND THE CHANGING NATION
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Advances in steel, oil, and railroads
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Corporate monopolies and trust-busting calls
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Labor struggles and Progressive impulses
CHAPTER 14: NEW IMMIGRATION WAVES & SOCIAL SHIFTS
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Southern and Eastern European arrivals
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Urbanization and ethnic enclaves
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Women’s changing roles and settlement houses
CHAPTER 15: REFORM MOVEMENTS AND THE PROGRESSIVE ERA
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Muckrakers and social justice
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The Square Deal and government oversight
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Women’s suffrage and temperance
CHAPTER 16: WORLD WAR I AND THE CHANGING WORLD
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Neutrality to U.S. involvement
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Home front mobilization and propaganda
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Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations
CHAPTER 17: THE ROARING TWENTIES AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION
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Economic boom and consumerism
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Cultural transformations: jazz, flappers
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Stock Market Crash and mass unemployment
CHAPTER 18: WORLD WAR II AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
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American entry after Pearl Harbor
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Allied victory in Europe and the Pacific
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Postwar power shifts and the atomic bomb
CHAPTER 19: THE POSTWAR YEARS – COLD WAR AND DOMESTIC CHANGES
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Containment policy and Korean War
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Suburbanization and the baby boom
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McCarthyism and nuclear fears
CHAPTER 20: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND THE ROAD TO MODERN AMERICA
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Desegregation and major civil rights legislation
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Vietnam War, student protests, and cultural upheaval
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Shifts in politics, society, and international standing
Product Details
Dimensions: 6 × 9 inches / 15.24 x 22.86 cm
Cover: Paperback

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