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A three volume encyclopedic reference work covering the most important people, institutions, events and developments in the United States and Canada between the years 2000 and 2019.

A three volume encyclopedic reference work covering the most important people, institutions, events and developments in the United States and Canada between the years 2000 and 2019.

"100 . . . infographic maps that transform the way we understand the cultural and historical wonders of North America"--Provided by publisher.

"The Great Depression was a time of severe hardship, especially in the United States. With a quarter of the population out of work, families struggled to survive, obsessively saving money, food, and material to reuse or recycle. This 'Depression mentality' stuck with many people for the rest of their lives. Supplemented by historical photographs, annotated quotes, and a fact-filled timeline, the . . . text discusses the causes and lingering effects of the Great Depression. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage readers to think critically about this period and how it has affected the world they live in today"--Provided by publisher.

Contains facts and figures that provide information about modern-day Mexico, the history of the country, and its states.

In this title, readers are invited to explore the cultures, geography, and other interesting facts of Asia.

"The Roaring Twenties ... came to a screeching halt in October 1929. The U.S. stock market crashed, kicking off one of the largest and longest depressions in the country's history"--Back cover.

". . . explains the causes and effects of the [Stock Market Crash of 1929], and how changes were put in place to prevent such a devastating event from happening again"--OCLC.

Discusses the emergence of supply-side economics in response to the economic conditions of the 1970s, examining myths about supply-side economics, and describing the positive outcomes of initiatives that focused on a combination of tax cuts and stable money which have been used to improve the American economy throughout the twentieth century.