The Essential Facts of American History

Book excerpt: This book is a concise and accessible overview of American history from colonial times to the present day. It covers the major events, people, and ideas that have shaped the country's development, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights movement. The book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.