American History: The Modern Era Since 1865

American History: The Modern Era Since 1865 is the sequel to American History: The Early Years To 1877. (The first chapters review history from pre-exploration to Reconstruction.) The program includes the finest scholarship, and maps from the world-renowned National Geographic. The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Citizenship Handbook are also included. An unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.

CONTENTS

UNIT ONE Creating A Nation Prehistory to 1815
CHAPTER 1: Exploration and Settlement Prehistory–1763
CHAPTER 2: A New Nation 1750–1789
– THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
– CONSTITUTION HANDBOOK
– THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
CHAPTER 3: Launching the Republic 1789–1815

UNIT TWO Forging a Nation 1815–1877
CHAPTER 4: Toward a Democracy 1815–1850
CHAPTER 5: The Civil War Era 1820–1865
CHAPTER 6: Reconstruction 1865–1877

UNIT THREE New Horizons 1860–1900
CHAPTER 7: Into the West 1860–1900
CHAPTER 8: The Rise of Industry 1860–1900
CHAPTER 9: An Urban Society 1860–1900
CHAPTER 10: The Gilded Age 1865–1900
CHAPTER 11: Politics and Protest 1865–1900

UNIT FOUR Entering a New Century 1867–1920
CHAPTER 12: Imperialism 1867–1908
CHAPTER 13: The Progressive Era 1893–1920
CHAPTER 14: White House Reformers 1900–1914

UNIT FIVE Crusade and Disillusion 1914–1932
CHAPTER 15: World War I Era 1914–1932
CHAPTER 16: The Decade of Normalcy 1920–1928
CHAPTER 17: The Depression Begins 1928–1932

UNIT SIX Times of Crisis 1932–1960
CHAPTER 18: The New Deal 1932–1939
CHAPTER 19: World War II 1933–1945
CHAPTER 20: The Cold War 1945–1952
CHAPTER 21: Search for Stability 1952–1960

UNIT SEVEN Redefining America 1954–Present
CHAPTER 22: The Civil Rights Era 1954–1975
CHAPTER 23: The Vietnam Era 1954–1975
CHAPTER 24: Camelot to Watergate 1960–1975
CHAPTER 25: Search for Solutions 1976–1992
CHAPTER 26: Toward a New Century 1992–Present

APPENDIX
- Atlas
- United States Databank
- Presidents of the United States
- Career Explorations Handbook
- The American Flag
- Primary Source Library
- Documents of America’s Heritage
- Gazetteer
- Glossary
- Spanish Glossary
- Index
- Acknowledgments and Credits