Introduction to American History Vol 1






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Introduction to American History Vol 1, 8/e

Dr. Brian Farmer, Amarillo College
Carl N. Degler, Stanford University
Vincent P. De Santis, University of Notre Dame
Clarence L. Ver Steeg, Northwestern University  


653 pages;  Copyright year: 2011
Student Resource Edition ISBN: 978-1-61882-076-1
Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-60229-875-0
Advanced eBook ISBN: 1-59602-009-1
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  • 15 Chapter Summaries
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Includes the following student resources

  • 470 Flashcards
  • 680 Practice Questions
  • 15 Chapter Summaries

Description

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- Full color, hardcover format
- New material on the French colonial experience
- Expanded discussion of slavery and the slave trade
- The "New South"
- Brief bibliography of Abraham Lincoln, including his re-election and assassination
- The nineteenth century west

New Chapter Review includes the following:
- Key terms
- Chapter summaries
- Chronological timeline

Welcome to the webpage for Introduction to American History - Volume 1, 8/e. This webpage allows you to view the Table of Contents, sample chapters, Instructor's Manual, Student Guide, and the Test Bank that accompany this volume. In combination, Volumes 1 and 2 provide a comprehensive survey of the political, social, and economic history of the nation from the Age of Discovery to the aftermath of 9/11. Each chapter also contains a brief biography of a key individual who influenced his or her era. Volume 1 details American history from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War and Reconstruction, paying special attention to slavery, the struggle for women's rights, and the impact of immigration on the United States. It also presents a history of politics, diplomacy, and wars that impacted the course of American society. Culture is also presented with chapters devoted to discussions of the art, architecture, literature, poetry, and music unique to each historical period. Volume 2 covers the time span from the Civil War through the aftermath of 9/11 and the War in Iraq. Attention is paid to issues of race relations, the struggle for equality, war and peace, and the impact of technology on American culture.


 Student Resource Edition Textbook ISBN: 9781618820761
 Textbook ISBN: 9781602298750
 eBook ISBN: 1596020091
 Loose-leaf Textbook ISBN: 9781602290907
 Study Guide ISBN: 9781602298866

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