America Past and Present, Volume 2America Past and Present, Brief presents a balanced and manageable overview of the United States as an unfolding story of national development, blending the best in past historical interpretation with new scholarship. This edition features all the strengths of the successful parent text: a compelling narrative, clear organization, and exceptional pedagogy. An attractive four-color design highlighted with numerous maps and photos will engage students and instructors alike. |
Contents
Charts Figures and Tables xix | 339 |
CHAPTER 16 | 354 |
Reconstruction in the South | 363 |
Copyright | |
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