America in the Time Of...
12 total works
Uses the life of Christopher Columbus as a backdrop to present the history of people in America from the time the Native Americans arrived until 1585.
Uses the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a reference to examine the history and everyday life of the United States from 1801 to 1850, including the War of 1812, the growth of industrialization, the expansion westward, and the California Gold Rush.
Uses the life of Pocahontas as a reference to examine the history of the United States from 1590 to 1754, including early European settlers, their battles with the Native Americans, daily life in the new colonies, slavery, and the growing troubles with England.
Uses the life of George Washington as a reference to examine the history of the United States during the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the time of the Continental Congress, and early years of this new nation.