U. S. History: Colonial Period Through 1865Covers the arrival of the colonists in the New World, the events leading up to the American Revolution, the Revolution and its aftermath, the Jacksonian era, and the Civil War. This book also features sample A+ student essays, sample test questions and answers, timelines, major figures, and suggested reading. |
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