American History: 1492 To The Present Day is a comprehensive book that covers the entire history of the United States, from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the modern era. Written by Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth, this book is a detailed account of the major events, people, and movements that have shaped American history. The book is divided into 16 chapters, each covering a different period in American history. The first chapter explores the pre-Columbian era, discussing the Native American civilizations that ...
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American History: 1492 To The Present Day is a comprehensive book that covers the entire history of the United States, from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the modern era. Written by Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth, this book is a detailed account of the major events, people, and movements that have shaped American history. The book is divided into 16 chapters, each covering a different period in American history. The first chapter explores the pre-Columbian era, discussing the Native American civilizations that existed before the arrival of Europeans. The subsequent chapters cover the European colonization of America, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout the book, Southworth provides a balanced account of American history, discussing both the triumphs and the challenges that the country has faced over the centuries. She also highlights the contributions of key individuals, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Franklin D. Roosevelt, among others. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. It is also illustrated with maps, photographs, and other visuals that help to bring the history to life. Overall, American History: 1492 To The Present Day is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of the United States. It provides a thorough and insightful account of the major events and movements that have shaped the country, and is sure to be a valuable addition to any history buff's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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