American history
"The history of America is a story of dynamic change, of a nation and its people moulded by different economic, social, political, and philosophical forces. In this book you will examine American history through the lens of one guiding concept: The United States is a nation shaped by ideas. America has always been a country defined not just by its borders oo the background of its people, but by the powerful ideas. Among the ideas that have guided America's development are liberty, democracy, equality, and opportunity. You will find this guiding concept in all aspects of American history and identity -- in technology and the arts; in the stories of immigrants and the treatment of different racial, social, and religious groups; in the push toward the frontier, wherever it may be found; and in America's interactions with Canada and the wider world. Above all, the United States is a modern state that has been profoundly shaped by its past. To fully comprehend the nation and its people, you must begin by examining its history. The features of American History open windows onto significant events, movements, people, and texts, define the dimensions of historical inquiry, and allow you to assess your understanding of the material"--Page x
History
xiii, 556 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm + teacher's resource, 1 teacher's resource CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
9781552392188, 9781552391938, 155239218X, 1552391930
977703330
[Text]
[Guide] Teacher's resource / John Myers [and others]
Student text approved for use in Ontario schools, January 18, 2008, Canadian and world studies, American History, grade 11, university preparation (CHA3U), supporting the curriculum guideline: The Ontario curriculum, grades 11 and 12: Canadian and world studies, 2005, (revised)
Accompanying CD-ROM includes maps, reproducible line masters, rubrics, assignments and Study Hall graphic organizers in DOC, RTF and PDF formats
Includes index