History Fundamentals 2

Covering U.S. history from 1865 through the beginning of the 21st century, our guide covers critical aspects of this time period, such as: Reconstruction; American emergence as a world power; global depression and the world wars of the 20th century; immigration, industrialization, civil rights, technology, terrorism and other issues we still face today. Key events, figures and concepts are concisely explained for this grade range, and callout features illustrate our nation s westward expansion, as well as New Deal organizations, challenges facing African Americans, and the participants/battles of World Wars I & II.