Integrated Media Features

• LearningCurve: An adaptive learning platform helping students prepare for exams by encouraging reading and understanding of topics, offering feedback and adaptive questioning.

Cover Art: The Sources of Country Music

• Artist: Thomas Hart Benton

• Imagery: Depicts cultural influences such as religious faith, the role of fiddle players, and the impact of technology (steamboats and railroads) on American culture.

Overview of America's History for the AP® CourseAuthors: James A. Henretta, Eric Hinderaker, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. SelfPublisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Author Contributions

• James Henretta: 🎓 Focuses on law, citizenship, and governance in early America.

• Eric Hinderaker: 🌍 Offers insights into Native and colonial interactions.

• Rebecca Edwards: 👩‍⚖ Specializes in gender history and electoral politics of the 19th century.

• Robert Self: 🏙 Examines politics and social movements in urban and suburban settings.

Thematic Framework and Structure

1. Narrative Approach: Combines political/economic narratives with lived experiences.

2. Periodization: Organized into nine distinct historical periods aligning with AP themes for better understanding.

3. Emphasis on Women: Includes expanded discussions on the roles of women in various historical contexts.

Learning Resources and Support

• LaunchPad: Interactive e-book and resource platform supporting the textbook content.

• Teacher's Edition: Annotations providing teaching tips, model answers, and pacing guides.

• Digital Collections: A repository of primary sources available for course integration.

Key Developments in Early American History

1. Transformations of North America (1450–1700): Examination of Native American societies pre-European contact and early European colonization impacts.

2. Native American Diversity: Acknowledges varied political, economic, and social structures among tribes, emphasizing their complexity, contrary to oversimplified views.

3. Columbian Exchange: Introduced significant agricultural changes, new diseases, and economic shifts in both the Americas and Europe.

4. Colonial Models: Illustrates distinct colonial types shaped by regional circumstances, reflecting the interplay of Native governance and European colonizers.

Conclusion

• Historical Analysis: The textbook requires students to engage deeply with the narrative, employing comparative analysis, contextualization, and synthesis in understanding America's historical development.

Integrated Media Features

LearningCurve: An adaptive learning platform helping students prepare for exams by encouraging reading and understanding of topics, offering feedback and adaptive questioning.

Cover Art: The Sources of Country MusicArtist: Thomas Hart BentonImagery: Depicts cultural influences such as religious faith, the role of fiddle players, and the impact of technology (steamboats and railroads) on American culture.

Overview of America's History for the AP® CourseAuthors: James A. Henretta, Eric Hinderaker, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. SelfPublisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Author ContributionsJames Henretta: Focuses on law, citizenship, and governance in early America.Eric Hinderaker: Provides fresh insights into Native and colonial dynamics.Rebecca Edwards: Specializes in gender history and electoral politics in the 19th century.Robert Self: Examines urban, suburban politics, and social movements.

Thematic Framework and StructureNarrative Approach: Combines political/economic narratives with lived experiences.Periodization: Organized into nine distinct historical periods aligning with AP themes for better understanding.Emphasis on Women: Includes expanded discussions on the roles of women in various historical contexts.

Learning Resources and SupportLaunchPad: Interactive e-book and resource platform supporting the textbook content.Teacher's Edition: Annotations providing teaching tips, model answers, and pacing guides.Digital Collections: A repository of primary sources available for course integration.

Key Developments in Early American HistoryTransformations of North America (1450–1700): Examination of Native American societies pre-European contact and early European colonization impacts.Native American Diversity: Acknowledges varied political, economic, and social structures among tribes, emphasizing their complexity, contrary to oversimplified views.Columbian Exchange: Introduced significant agricultural changes, new diseases, and economic shifts in both the Americas and Europe.Colonial Models: Illustrates distinct colonial types shaped by regional circumstances, reflecting the interplay of Native governance and European colonizers.

Cold War: The Cold War (1947–1991) was a prolonged period of political and military tension between the Western bloc, led by the United States and NATO, and the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union and its allies. It was characterized by ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, nuclear arms race, and proxy wars. Key events included the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and the space race, culminating in the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This period significantly influenced global politics, economics, and military strategies during the second half of the 20th century.

ConclusionHistorical Analysis: The textbook requires students to engage deeply with the narrative, employing comparative analysis, contextualization, and synthesis in understanding America's historical development.