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Did you know that at one time in the US, women did not enjoy the same liberties as many do now? Women had to fight for their rights in so many ways. This book will discuss the reforms women initiated. It will also introduce you to some key personalities of several women-focused movements. The last chapter will discuss the amendment to the Constitution, which resulted from the many years of fighting for change.
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This book summarizes the actions the United States did as a neutral force during the first world war. It will begin with the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s and the Atlantic Chapter. Read about how these acts resound what majority of Americans wanted at the time-support a side but maintain a policy of isolationism. The second chapter will talk about how a Japanese attack prompted America to finally join World War 2.
23) America in the 1920s: Post-War Troubles United States History Grade 7 Children's American History
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America in the 1920s was focused on returning to normalcy after the rage of the war. This book will give you all the facts to evaluate the country's return to normalcy. You will also read about the problems that haunted the country at the time, such as the Red Scare, the rise of the KKK and the economy. Grab a copy and begin reading today.
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Cultural resources volume no. 7
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xi, 268 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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Before knowing who won in the US Civil War, you first need to understand why and how it ended. The first chapter of this book will highlight the contributions of Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Stonewall Jackson. Chapter two will discuss the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. The last chapter will summarize the battles of Sailor's Creek, and of Appomattox Courthouse, and the last battle at Palmito Ranch.
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In this book, the US Political Parties and the Presidents - Book 1, American history buffs will learn the history of the early political parties, philosophies and campaigns in the United States. Book 1 covers the presidential elections from the period beginning with the first Presidential campaign to the campaign of 1854, on the eve of the Civil War. Learn about the history of US politics.
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The issue of slavery loomed ever larger in American politics as the middle of the Nineteenth Century passed. The Republican Party, birthed to destroy the institution, inaugurated its first candidate in 1856. Four years later Abraham Lincoln gained the nomination. The Democratic Party, committed to preserving and expanding slavery, nominated Stephen A. Douglas. Abraham Lincoln won the presidency, casting the nation into a bloody civil war. Abraham...
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The Armies of the Revolutionary War reveals to readers the complexity of the organization of the military forces of the rebelling American colonies as well as the British Army and Navy. The book also discloses the intricate intelligence gathering network both armies devised to spy on each other to gain an advantage in the titanic struggle for America's independence. Readers of this book will discover the nature of the organization, the armaments and...
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Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1655 with the performance of the first documented play performed in British North America and ends with the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. These reader friendly stories include:...
30) 1775
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Read the events of 1775 during the early stages of the conflict in the Timeline of the American Revolution - 1775. This journal of the first year of the United States War of Independence reveals the important events of the first year of the colonial rebellion.The history stories in the book include:February 07, 1775 - Ben Franklin Delivers An Imaginary SpeechApril 18, 1775 - Midnight Ride of Paul RevereApril 19, 1775 - Battle of Lexington and ConcordApril...
31) Grade 1 History: Learning And Discovery For Kids: American History Trivia for Kids Grade One Books
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This is American and World History 101 made easier to remember. Each major historical event is presented in clear language that makes is easier to read and comprehend. Even big words like ratify are succinctly explained. If you're looking for a material that would help improve your child's grades in the subject, then you've stumbled on gold. Secure a copy while you still can!
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Colonial American History Stories – 1763 – 1769Colonial American History Stories – 1763 – 1769 includes the years immediately following the French and Indian War and concludes with pre-Revolutionary America.Colonial American History Stories - 1763 - 1769 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1755 with the hanging of the Liberty Bell and ends with the Treaty of Paris that ended the French and Indian War....
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9 audio discs (approximately 600 min. each, approximately 5400 min. total) : digital, MP3 file ; 4 3/4 in.
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The collection covers nine subjects within the Campus Campaign Series: civil rights, U. S. history, arts & literature, the year 1968, women's studies, the environment, Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, and Studs Terkel.
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"The Last of the Mohicans," penned by the literary maestro James Fenimore Cooper, is a tour de force that beckons readers into the heart of the untamed American wilderness. Published in 1826, this timeless novel unfolds against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, a tumultuous period that serves as the canvas for Cooper's masterpiece.
In the vast expanse of the North American frontier, where verdant forests echo with the whispers of ancient...
38) Locomotive
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Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm.
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Investigates life in the thirteen original colonies, the events that led to the American Revolution, the war itself, and the early years of independence up to the adoption of the Constitution.
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