American History 1: Precontact to the Civil War

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Examines American history from the precolonial period up to the end of the American Civil War. From the time of the earliest settlers through the Civil War, religious, ethnic, racial, and cultural differences were important factors in the development of the U.S. as a pluralistic democracy. The important role played by these many differences are explored as students analyze history from social, cultural, and political perspectives and examine key moments and turning points in American history.