Excerpt from A History of the United States Since the Civil War, Vol. 2 of 5: 1868-72 Many men were building railroads. Others were exploring the mineral wealth of Alabama and Tennessee. Deposits Of marl and phosphate were being put to commercial use. The seed of the cotton which had been held to be without value was beginning to be crushed in mills where the oil was ex pressed from it and the fibre was converted into guano. Tim ber was being felled and sawed into lumber. Quarries were yielding valuable marble and granite. Commercial convem tions assembled in several cities of the South to discuss the advancement of trade. Everywhere there were agricultural fairs for the competitive display of farm products. A grow ing interest was manifested in the improvement of the soil. In 1870 Georgia expended for commercial ma nures, one fifth as much, so it was said, as was being laid out in a year for the fertilization Of the land in Great Britain. But progress in all directions was obstructed by political agitation and social disturbance. Outside capital which was needed for development would come sparingly, immigrants would settle reluctantly in a country which was in the midst of such an uproar as attended reconstruction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A History of the People of the United States, Vol. 2 of 5: From the Revolution to the Civil War M and tokens regarding the plague Merchants at Philadelphia, Boston, and New York declare for neutrality. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Abridged Teaching Edition of A People's History of the United States has made Howard Zinn's original text available specifically for classroom use. With exercises and teaching materials to accompany each chapter, this edition spans American Beginnings, Reconstruction, the Civil War and through to the present, with new chapters on the Clinton Presidency, the 2000 elections, and the "War on Terrorism."

A Charlotte Mason Inspired Journey Through American History! American history comes alive in America’s Story 2 as students experience the struggle of the fledgling American nation as she strives to resolve conflict, reconstruct after division, expand through the Wild West, and join the world in the Industrial Revolution. Easy for teachers, exciting for students! America’s Story 2 is designed to be easy to use with a convenient schedule to save you time! While students embark on an exciting adventure through American history as they: Learn to retell history through the use of oral & written narrationSketch their way through historical scenesCreate their own mapsAnd compile a timeline from the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution of the early 1900s! America’s Story 2 Teacher Guide Includes: Suggested Daily Schedule—Saving you time!Student worksheets for narration (oral & written), sketching, map adventures, & timelines.Optional Digging Deeper activitiesSpecial Project IdeasReview sheets & answer keys3-hole punched, perforated pages for convenience Course Features: Approximately 45 minutes per lesson, 4-5 days per weekDesigned for grades 3-6 in a one-year history course