America Is Born (1770-1800)
America Is Born (1770-1800)

Author: Constance Sharp

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293092

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. People like Thomas Paine, George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson built the foundation of values and ideals on which America still stands. Learning about America's birth will help you understand the country it is today.

A Timeline History of the Early American Republic
A Timeline History of the Early American Republic

Author: Allan Morey

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Published: 2014-11-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1467745723

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In September 1783, the United States signed a peace treaty with Great Britain. This event officially ended the Revolutionary War. More importantly, it proclaimed the United States an independent republic. That republic faced many challenges in its early years. One big problem was its weak central government. It didn't have the power to deal with the country's money troubles or growing tensions among the states. The republic needed more authority to make decisions on behalf of all the states. But could such a government treat its citizens fairly? Representatives from each state met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to answer that question. What happened next changed US history. Explore the history of the early republic. Track the important events and turning points in the development of the United States as a nation.

Thomas Jefferson and the Growing United States (1800-1811)
Thomas Jefferson and the Growing United States (1800-1811)

Author: Constance Sharp

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293106

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. Thomas Jefferson was one of the most important of these thinkers. During his presidency, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the geographic size of the United States. And perhaps most important, Jefferson helped define what is best about America.

The Southern Colonies: The Search for Wealth (1600-1770)
The Southern Colonies: The Search for Wealth (1600-1770)

Author: Teresa LaClair

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293084

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. The people who lived in the Southern colonies were successful and prosperous Americans, with an identity of their own. They helped shape America into the country it is today.

Wars at Home: America Forms an Identity (1812-1820)
Wars at Home: America Forms an Identity (1812-1820)

Author: Michelle Quinby

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293114

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By the beginning of the 1800s, America was a young country led by people who were ready to fight to defend American rights on the seas and at home. They were eager to teach Europe's older nations a lesson, and they wanted to add to America's land. America fought the War of 1812 as well as a war in Florida. The US came out of these wars stronger than ever— and the people of the United States were ready for America to grow still bigger.

The Northern Colonies: Freedom to Worship (1600-1770)
The Northern Colonies: Freedom to Worship (1600-1770)

Author: Teresa LaClair

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293076

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. More than three hundred years later, America is very different from the early communities shaped by these first European settlers—and yet these long-ago individuals are part of the story of how America became America.

America in the 20th Century (1913-1999)
America in the 20th Century (1913-1999)

Author: Victor South

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293181

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. Today, the United States of America is the lone super power in the world. The United States is very strong. Power, however, is not the only thing that comes with being a world leader. As a world leader, America also has a lot of responsibility to the rest of the world. In the twentieth century, the United States struggled to balance its power with its responsibility in new ways.

Americans Move West (1846-1860)
Americans Move West (1846-1860)

Author: Teresa LaClair

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293130

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The United States’ boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans’ ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. In the 1830s, over fifty years after the United States had won its independence from Britain, Americans were still delighted with their young country. That sense of hope and freedom are still a part of the United States today. As you learn about the settlers who rode the Oregon Trail to new land in the West, you will gain a better understanding of how America became America

A Shifting Role: America and the World (1900-1912)
A Shifting Role: America and the World (1900-1912)

Author: Victor South

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293173

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. Teddy Roosevelt's America, for example, was a different one from today's version, and yet Roosevelt's ideas and actions shaped present-day America. The actions and policies of Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson also led to America's involvement in the Caribbean and in Central America. As the world headed toward World War I, the United States was ready to take its place as a leader on the global stage.

Remember the Alamo: Americans Fight for Texas (1820-1845)
Remember the Alamo: Americans Fight for Texas (1820-1845)

Author: Victor South

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1422293122

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The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. When Moses Austin first brought American settlers into Texas in 1820, little did he realize the far-reaching consequences of his action. Despite years of conflict and bloodshed, those settlers would eventually join the United States as a new state, adding nearly a million square miles to America's land. Texas changed the shape of America forever!