Making a new nation

Presents a brief study of colonial America describing early conquests and colonization, Spanish and French expansion, Native American wars, the American Revolution, and life in the colonies.

Chronicles the history of the westward expansion of the United States, discusses how the influx of white settlers affected Native Americans, highlights significant events of the era, and describes various routes to the West.

Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

Looks at immigration and expansion in the United States from World War I to the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Looks at the exploration of the Americas by Europeans and the relations they had with Native Americans.

This book describes the beginning of large waves of immigration in the 1800s from Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Russia and the early years of the Industrial Revolution.