American origins

Describes the fundamental contributions English Americans made to government, science, education, literature, technology, and other aspects of American culture.

Germans came to America in the late 1600s and have helped shape our culture through the arts, business, and science.

Traces the history of Polish people in America since they first arrived from Poland in the early 1600s, and discusses the many contributions Polish-Americans have made to the arts, science, and business.

Describes life in Ireland, the Potato Famine, emigration to America, and the contributions of the Irish Americans to their new land.