American People, The: Creating a Nation and a Society, Concise Edition, Volume 1 (to 1877)

by Nash, Gary B.; Jeffrey, Julie Roy; Howe, John R.; Frederick, Peter J.; Davis, Allen F.; Winkler, Allan M.; Mires, Charlene; Pestana, Carla Gardina

• ISBN13: 9780205572465
• ISBN10: 0205572464
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

This is a condensed version ofThe American People, Seventh Edition(the comprehensive version). This engaging text examines U.S. history as revealed through the experiences of all Americans, both ordinary and extraordinary. With a thought-provoking and rich presentation, the authors explore the complex lives of Americans of all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all levels of society, and in all regions of the country. A vibrant four-color design and compact size make this book accessible, convenient, and easy-to read.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents Recovering the Past Maps

Preface Supplements

About the Authors

A Colonizing People, Prehistory 1776

Ancient America and Africa

Europeans and Africans Reach the Americas

Colonizing a Continent in the Seventeenth Century

The Maturing of Colonial Society

The Strains of Empire

A Revolutionary People, 1775 1828

A People in Revolution

Consolidating the Revolution

Creating a Nation

Society and Politics in the Early Republic

An Expanding People, 1820 1877

Currents of Change in the Northeast and the Old Northwest

Slavery and the Old South

Shaping America in the Antebellum Age

Moving West

The Union in Peril

The Union Severed

The Union Reconstructed

Appendix

Index

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