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Looks at the Stamp Act of 1765 as a turning point in U.S. history, explaining what the Stamp Act was, and discussing how the protest against taxation with representation became a rallying cry in the American colonies' quest for independence from England.

Explores the social, political, and economic conditions that led to the American Revolution; and examines major battles, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the thirteen states' path to statehood after the war.

Examines the causes of the American Civil War, introduces some of the major political and military leaders of the conflict, and looks at the strategies, resources, and technologies used by Union and Confederate forces.

Examines the problems of slavery, expansion, and sectionalism between 1848 and 1861.

A young girl and her mother attend a play at Ford's Theatre on the evening of April 14, 1865, and witness the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, in a book that includes background information on the Civil War.

A collection of essays written by historian Edward L. Ayers exploring the personal experiences of individuals living in the South during and after the Civil War. Includes a discussion of the most recent discoveries about Southern life and culture during the war.

Gathers original sources, including newspaper editorials, speeches, and documents, and shares comments by historians on the period.