Contains 1,200 alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on the U.S., covering its geography, history, economy, sciences, arts, and significant people, and includes illustrations, maps, charts, and statistical panels.
Contains over five hundred photographs, illustrations, portraits, and historic maps on all the U.S. presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush and includes biographical sketches, details on family and birthplace, and headlines, people, and scandals associated with them.
Examines the concept of progressivism, in which citizens demand the government do more for the public, looks at the role of progressivism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.
Examines the concept of nationalism in which citizens are loyal to their country, looks at the role of nationalism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.
Examines the concept of industrialism, the growth of manufacturing and technology, looks at the role of industrialism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.
Examines the concept of expansionism, a belief in America's need to expand the territory of the country and spread democracy, the English language, and American culture around the world, looks at the role of expansionism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.