Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer and as 16th president of the United States, guided the country during the Civil War. Simultaneous.
In December 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a landmark case that would forever change the countrys race relations. This book covers the events leading up to Brown v. Board of Education and
The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in present-day Sacramento led to a massive surge westward. Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to California from around the world. This book covers the
Since the first English settlers arrived in North America, the history of the United States has been closely linked to the history of capitalism. This book details the development of the U.S. economy,
Provides an account of major events in the creation of the democratic process in the U.S. government, describing key people involved such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and
Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, discussing his accomplishments, and describing how his actions have impacted the history and development of the United States.
On a dark December night, Boston patriots dumped a fortune in tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party was the most daring protest against British taxes in the history of the Thirteen Colonies. Th
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, millions of U.S. citizens will head to the polls and cast their votes to elect the countrys next president. Will they choose incumbent Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Rom
In this definitive series that introduces the events that have helped shaped the United States, readers will learn the history of how women began fighting for voting rights in the U.S. in the mid-1800
Learn about the sweeping changes, benefits and social problems that accompanied the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. The changes included convenience, more consumer goods, and greater wealth
