{"product_id":"american-history-an-enthralling-overview-of-major-events-that-shaped","title":"American History: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events that Shaped the United States of America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAmerican history is a living, breathing thing that is always evolving and growing, with new chapters taking shape as we speak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, America is revered throughout the world as a global superpower, a model of democracy, and the kind of country that all nations should aspire to emulate. How did it get there? And how did it acquire this reputation?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the decades, millions of people have left their homelands to immigrate to America in search of the American dream. This is quite fitting given how the country came to be—thirteen misfit colonies that banded together to unite as one nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book delves into the most significant moments of America’s history, from the arrival of the first colonists all the way to the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who are interested in learning about America, this is a great introductory book. It should whet your appetite to learn more. This detailed guide is an easy-to-follow, concise read providing a comprehensive understanding of America’s roots and how it came to be the superpower it is today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn this book, you will learn about the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early explorers of the Americas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thirteen Colonies and the difficulties the settlers faced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe French and Indian War, starring a young George Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Revolution and the causes behind it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Constitution and the Bill of Rights, two shining examples of democracy at work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Louisiana Purchase and how it helped shape the modern US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe California Gold Rush and its impact on US history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe divisive Civil War and why it broke out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reconstruction and how it influenced the lives of African Americans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow World War One brought about the Roaring ‘20s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Depression and how it happened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident Truman and the Cold War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe civil rights movements and other influential movements of the 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecent presidents and modern-day events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billy Wellman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51782035112219,"sku":null,"price":29.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51782035144987,"sku":null,"price":18.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/3343\/9771\/files\/american-history-an-enthralling-overview-of-major-events-that-shaped-794.webp?v=1776287381","url":"https:\/\/goldenlambpublishing.ca\/products\/american-history-an-enthralling-overview-of-major-events-that-shaped","provider":"Golden Lamb Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}