This primary-source reader covers American history from colonization to the present. The authors emphasize the multicultural composition of the American people, hemispheric and global influence, and the development of the American political-economic system and its international dimensions. Class testing has proven that the authentic documents and diversity of perspectives presented make this two-volume collection popular with students. Features: * Introductions for chapters and individual documents provide students with historical background and context. * Review questions for each reading encourage critical thinking and provide an unbiased basis for discussion. * Inclusion of documents authored by women, African-Americans and Native Americans brings a balance of perspectives. * Coverage is inclusive of non-American perspectives on colonialism and includes historical documents from the Spanish, British, and Dutch.
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