Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
Introduces the reasons for and highlights the details of the trip of the Pilgrims from England to America in the early 1600s, and describes the struggle of the new settlers to adjust to life in America.
"Covers the Boston Massacre as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
"Covers the California Gold Rush as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
"Covers the Trail of Tears as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
"Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Underground Railroad"--Provided by publisher.
"Covers the Bill of Rights as a watershed document in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
"Covers the Salem Witch Trials as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
