Landmark Events in American History
13 total works
This book tells the story of how the Panama Canal was built, describing the project's background and the people who were involved.
Describes the experience of immigrants on Ellis Island, where arrivals to the United States were inspected, processed, and introduced to a life in a new country.
Describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, their causes, and consequences.
Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, and the founding and construction of missions there to support their claim on the land.