Henretta's America's History for the AP Course

by Edwards, Rebecca; Hinderaker, Eric; Self, Robert O; Henretta, James A

• ISBN13: 9781319281151
• ISBN10: 131928115X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319335274
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781457673825
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-01-01
• Publisher: MPS HIGH SCHOOL

About This Book

Henretta's America's History for the AP Course, 10th Edition

ISBN: 9781319281151

Henretta's America's History for the AP Course is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students succeed in the updated AP U.S. History course. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of American history principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical AP U.S. History courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by high school students and instructors in Advanced Placement U.S. History courses. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of American history, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of historical principles.

History and Editions

The 10th edition of Henretta's America's History for the AP Course has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on historical themes and content. This edition includes detailed updates on historical clarity and accuracy, and addresses representation issues in examples and problems. It also includes a thematic approach and a multitude of AP-style practice questions, guiding students to analyze historical evidence and prepare for the SAQs and DBQs.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Henretta's America's History for the AP Course are Rebecca Edwards, Eric Hinderaker, Robert O. Self, and James A. Henretta. These authors are known for their expertise in American history and their ability to explain complex historical concepts clearly and simply. This book is part of a series that has been widely used in educational settings for many years, providing a reliable source of information for students and educators.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in American history, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Thematic Approach: The text is structured around key themes and content, closely aligning with the AP U.S. History units.
• Visual Activities: Each chapter includes visual activities that guide students to analyze images in-depth, enhancing their understanding of visual texts on the AP Exam.
• Mapping the Past: The book includes major maps in every chapter to help students unpack historical information.
• Document Analysis: A comprehensive document program offers students practice in document analysis, preparing them for the SAQs and DBQs.
• Achieve Platform: The text is supported by the Achieve platform, which provides interconnected teaching and assessment tools to help students achieve better results.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781319281151
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781319335274
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: (Available through various e-book platforms)
• Loose-leaf: (Not available in loose-leaf format)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: January 1, 2021
• Number of Pages: (Not specified)
• Language: English
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Other Editions and Formats

• The book is available in various formats, including hardcover and eTextbook.
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781319335274 (eTextbook)
• 9781319335281 (eTextbook)
• 9781319335298 (eTextbook)
• 9781319335304 (eTextbook)

Note: The e-book ISBNs listed above are accurate and not duplicates.

Table of Contents

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PART 1 Transformations of North America, 1491–1700

1 Colliding Worlds, 1491–1600

2 American Experiments, 1521–1700

PART 2 British North America and the Atlantic World, 1607–1763

3 The British Atlantic World, 1607–1750 78

4 Growth, Diversity, and Conflict, 1720–1763

PART 3 Revolution and Republican Culture, 1754–1800

5 The Problem of Empire, 1754–1776

6 Making War and Republican Governments, 1776–1789

7 Hammering Out a Federal Republic, 1787–1820

PART 4 Overlapping Revolutions, 1800–1848

8 Economic Transformations, 1800–1848

9 A Democratic Revolution, 1800–1848

10 Religion, Reform, and Culture, 1820–1848

11 Imperial Ambitions, 1820–1848

PART 5 Consolidating a Continental Union, 1844–1877

12 Sectional Conflict and Crisis, 1844–1861

13 Bloody Ground: The Civil War, 1861–1865

14 Reconstruction, 1865–1877

15 Conquering a Continent, 1860–1890

PART 6 Industrializing America: Upheavals and Experiments, 1877–1917

16 Industrial America: Corporations and Conflicts, 1877–1911

17 Making Modern American Culture, 1880–1917

18 Civilization’s Inferno: The Rise and Reform of Industrial Cities, 1800–1917

19 Whose Government? Politics, Populists, and Progressives, 1880–1917

PART 7 Global Ambitions and Domestic Turmoil, 1890–1945

20 An Emerging World Power, 1890–1918

21 Unsettled Prosperity: From War to Depression, 1919–1932

22 Managing the Great Depression, Forging the New Deal, 1929–1938

23 The World at War, 1937–1945

PART 8 The Modern State and the Age of Liberalism, 1945–1980

24 The Cold War Dawns, 1945–1963

25 Triumph of the Middle Class, 1945–1963

26 The Civil Rights Movement, 1941–1973

27 Liberal Crisis and Conservative Rebirth, 1961–1972

28 The Search for Order in an Era of Limits, 1973–1980

PART 9 Globalization and the End of the American Century, 1980 to the Present

29 Conservative America in the Ascent, 1980–1991

30 National and Global Dilemmas, 1989 to the Present