1783-1865

Presents an introductory essay that provides an overview of the Age of Revolution, from 1775 to 1848, and features over thirty readings, including primary and secondary documents, that highlight the major developments of the era. Includes a chronology and bibliography.

Chronicles the life of sixth American president John Quincy Adams, examining the successes and failures of his political career and discussing such topics as the removal of Native Americans from Georgia and Adams's nine consecutive terms in the House of Representatives.

Examines the history of America from Columbus' explorations and the colonial era through the War of 1812.

Explores the changes in American identity between the time of national independence and unity to sectional division, with discussion of how unique growth patterns emerged and influenced American institutions.

A former slave named Moses reminisces about his famous owner, Charles Willson Peale, and the intrigue surrounding Peale's son's suspicious death.

Describes the events and leading personalities of the fifty year period before the Civil War when great changes occurred in the young United States.

A multicultural history of the United States, from 1850 to 1880, focussing on the events before, during, and after the Civil War and discussing the experiences of various ethnic groups, notably African-Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants, during this period.

"Volume three" of the author's history of the United States. A history of the United States from 1776 to 1826.