U.S. History I (Cliffs Quick Review)

Soifer, Paul

ISBN 10: 0822053608 / ISBN 13: 9780822053606

Published by CliffsNotes, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: U.S. History I (Cliffs Quick Review)
• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822053608
• ISBN 13: 9780822053606
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 11 ounces

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Synopsis

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

CliffsQuickReview U.S. History I provides you with an overview of United States history from before the colonial period through the end of Reconstruction. You can use this in-depth reference as a supplement to your textbook and classroom lectures, or you can use it as an at-a-glance reference. As you work your way through this review, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as

• Exploring the "New World": Knowing the first inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere
• Exploration and early colonization: From Christopher Columbus's voyage to the early English settlements
• Colonial settlements of the 17th and 18th centuries: From Plymouth to the 13 original colonies
• The American Revolution: From early discontent to the War for Independence and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution
• The development of a new nation: The early presidents, the institution of slavery, and the Civil War
• The Reconstruction: The freedom for slaves and the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.

About the Author

Abraham Hoffman received his PhD in History from UCLA and has done research in California and Western history.