Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this large state of diverse populations.
Discusses World War II by examining how World War I led to Hitler's rise, why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and how the creation of the atomic bomb led to the end of the war.
Describes the building of the first railroad to join the eastern and western part of the United States and the effect of this transcontinental link on the future development of the country.
