Covers American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention.

Presents the history of the United States from the colonization of the New World through the middle of the eighteenth century.

Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.

Covers the period of American history from 1917 to 1945, including the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.

Discusses the period of growth in American history prior to the Civil War, describing the lives of people from a variety of backgrounds, including Jedediah Smith, Emily Dickinson, John James Audubon, and Sojourner Truth.

This lively history explores the birth, growth, and meaning of freedom in America over the centuries--as well as the tensions, conflicts, and triumphs surrounding its evolution. Examining both the widely studied and the lesser-known individuals responsible for making the United States what is is today, each chapter treats historical figures as characters in the story of a nation's journey. A sweeping panorama culminating in the challenges faced during...