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America's Promise
A Concise History of the United States, Volume I
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America's Promise
A Concise History of the United States, Volume I
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America's Promise is a concise, highly readable introduction to American History. Designed to clearly explain major themes and events, it also captures the rich and often amusing character of the American people. The strong narrative emphasizes public life and how individuals constructed public structures in which they lived and worked. Including the latest scholarship in social, cultural, and political history, the work integrates the history and importance of women and minorities.
To aid students in learning and reviewing, each chapter begins with a preview of the main ideas that will be discussed and ends with a conclusion that reinforces the key concepts. Rather than being simply declaratory signposts, section headings highlight main ideas and help carry along the narrative. A glossary defines main terms, and a timeline helps students keep track of events. Selected readings are also included to encourage further reading and study. Finally, carefully selected illustrations and maps portray, pinpoint, and illuminate important episodes in American history.
The most concise and competitively priced book available, America's Promise is a breath of fresh air in the introductory market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: The Plantation South, 1607–1771
Chapter 3: Religious New England, 1620–1760
Chapter 4: The Diverse Middle Colonies, 1624–1760
Chapter 5: The American Revolution, 1750–1783
Chapter 6: The New Nation, 1783–1800
Chapter 7: Thomas Jefferson's America, 1801–1829
Chapter 8: The Market Revolution, 1790–1850
Chapter 9: Evangelical Religion and Reform, 1790–1850
Chapter 10: Andrew Jackson and the West
Chapter 11: The Problem of Slavery
Chapter 12: Americans at Mid-century: Unbounded Optimism
Chapter 13: The Sectional Crisis, 1852–1861
Chapter 14: Civil War, 1861–1865
Chapter 15: Reconstruction, 1863–1877
Appendix I: The Declaration of Independence
Appendix II: The Constitution of the United States of America
Appendix III: U.S. Population Characteristics
Appendix IV: Population for Selected Large Cities
Appendix V: Presidential Elections
Appendix VI: Chronology
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Product details
| Published | Mar 15 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 440 |
| ISBN | 9780742511897 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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