Essential U. S. History

An engaging account of key American history concepts and themes accessible to all students. Organized using a chronological framework, this text tells the story of our nation's past.

Features:

• Covers the expanse of American History from exploration and colonization through the American Revolution, continental expansionism, the two world wars, the Great Depression, postwar America, the Cold War, and the current era of terrorism.
• Embedded, chapter-specific exercises develop map and graph reading skills.
• Chapter reviews include matching, multiple-choice, essays, and Document-Based Questions and essays.
• Develops essential skills necessary for success on United States history exams.
• Regional maps, a glossary, a list of world history websites, and an index.

Teacher's Manual and Assessments on CD-ROM: This package includes practical support lesson plans, additional assessment opportunities and an answer key. Also included are additional chapter tests, including multiple- choose questions, chart analysis, and Document-Based Questions.

Online Edition: 6 Year license - 25 unit minimum purchase - Requires Internet access

Class Set includes: 10 Textbooks, 1 Teacher's Manual and Assessments)