Establishing the American Colonies

Establishing the American Colonies
Author: Tyler Omoth
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1635174406

Explores the establishment of the American colonies. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

The Penguin History of the United States of America

The Penguin History of the United States of America
Author: Hugh Brogan
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 1232
Release: 2001-03-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0141937459

This new edition of Brogan's superb one-volume history - from early British colonisation to the Reagan years - captures an array of dynamic personalities and events. In a broad sweep of America's triumphant progress. Brogan explores the period leading to Independence from both the American and the British points of view, touching on permanent features of 'the American character' - both the good and the bad. He provides a masterly synthesis of all the latest research illustrating America's rapid growth from humble beginnings to global dominance.

Colonial America

Colonial America
Author: Richard Middleton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2011-03-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1444396285

Colonial America: A History to 1763, 4th Edition provides updated and revised coverage of the background, founding, and development of the thirteen English North American colonies. Fully revised and expanded fourth edition, with updated bibliography Includes new coverage of the simultaneous development of French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies in North America, and extensively re-written and updated chapters on families and women Features enhanced coverage of the English colony of Barbados and trans-Atlantic influences on colonial development Provides a greater focus on the perspectives of Native Americans and their influences in shaping the development of the colonies

American History: A Very Short Introduction

American History: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Paul S. Boyer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2012-08-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199911657

This volume in Oxford's A Very Short Introduction series offers a concise, readable narrative of the vast span of American history, from the earliest human migrations to the early twenty-first century when the United States loomed as a global power and comprised a complex multi-cultural society of more than 300 million people. The narrative is organized around major interpretive themes, with facts and dates introduced as needed to illustrate these themes. The emphasis throughout is on clarity and accessibility to the interested non-specialist.

Colonial Origins of the American Constitution

Colonial Origins of the American Constitution
Author: Donald S. Lutz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN:

Presents 80 documents selected to reflect Eric Voegelin's theory that in Western civilization basic political symbolizations tend to be variants of the original symbolization of Judeo-Christian religious tradition. These documents demonstrate the continuity of symbols preceding the writing of the Constitution and all contain a number of basic symbols such as: a constitution as higher law, popular sovereignty, legislative supremacy, the deliberative process, and a virtuous people. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Life in the Colonies

Life in the Colonies
Author: Emily R. Smith
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2004-12-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 074398742X

Young readers will be fascinated to learn what life was like for the colonists in early America. The detailed images and easy to read text explore such topics as Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Navigation Acts, and slavery. Along with brief biographies on colonists and Indians like John Smith, William Penn, and Pocahontas and John Rolfe, this engaging reader explains mean of survival and living through farming, colonial crops, and plantations. A table of contents and glossary are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the content and vocabulary.

American Environmental History

American Environmental History
Author: Dan Allosso
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2017-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981731732

An expanded, new and improved American Environmental History textbook for everyone! After years of teaching Environmental History at a major East Coast University without a textbook, Dr. Dan Allosso decided to take matters into his own hands. The result, American Environmental History, is a concise, comprehensive survey covering the material from Dan's undergraduate course. What do people say about the class and the text? "This was my first semester and this course has created an incredible first impression. If all of the courses are this good, I am going to really enjoy my time here. The course has completely changed the way I look at the world." (Student in 2014 class) "One of the few classes I'm really sad is ending, the subject matter is fascinating and Dan is a great guide to it. His approach should be required of all students as it teaches an appreciation for a newer and better way of living." (Student in 2014 class) "Allosso's lectures are fantastic. The best I have ever had. So impressed. The material is always extremely interesting and well-presented." (Student in 2015 class) "It is just a perfect course that I think should be mandatory if we want to save our planet and live responsibly." (Student in 2015 class) "A rare gem for an IB ESS teacher or any social studies teacher looking for an 11th or 12th grade supplementary text that aims to provide an historical context for the environmental reality in America today. Highly recommended." (District Curriculum Coordinator, 2016) "I was so impressed with this material that I am using it as a supplement for a course I teach at my college." (History and Environmental Studies Professor, 2017) Beginning in prehistory and concluding in the present, American Environmental History explores the ways the environment has affected the choices that became our history, and how our choices have affected the environment. The dynamic relationship between people and the world around them is missing from mainstream history. Putting the environment back into history helps us make sense of the past and the present, which will help guide us toward a better future. More information and Dan's blog are available at environmentalhistory.us

The Long Process of Development

The Long Process of Development
Author: Jerry F. Hough
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107670411

This groundbreaking book examines the history of Spain, England, the United States, and Mexico to explain why development takes centuries.

French Colonies in America

French Colonies in America
Author: Mary Englar
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Canada
ISBN: 0756538394

Provides the history of French colonies in America.