Take a step back into some of the most important moments in the history of our country with this exciting series. From battles that changed the course of global conflicts to books and songs that impacted popular culture, individual events can have incredible effects on the world. Readers will discover how some of the most crucial moments in history helped shape the world we live in today. Fascinating Fact: The United States entered the war after Japan attacked a U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.
Presents information about the Great Depression that left millions of Americans without jobs, including how people struggled to make a living in a time of high unemployment and how the government tried to solve the country's economic troubles.
"The United States and the Soviet Union were allies during World War II, but a conflict between U.S. democracy and Soviet communism turned them into enemies. This resulted in a war unlike any other, and a fight that was always near the breaking point." -- Back cover.