America's History, Vol. 2: Since 1865

How did that happen? students wonder about their past. Americas History provides a clear explanation. Instructors rely on Americas History to help them teach that history matters this means helping their students understand not only what happened, but also why. For the new, sixth edition, the authors took a hard look at all aspects of their text, considered what worked and what didnt, and crafted a broad revision plan that demonstrates, once again, their unmatched commitment to Americas History. The hallmark of the revision is a thorough reconsideration of the post-1945 period that incorporates new scholarship and makes sense of the recent past, but Americas History, Sixth Edition offers much more. This includes additional narrative changes in both volumes, a new in-text feature program based on written and visual primary documents in every chapter, and a host of new and improved pedagogic features. With its clear exposition, insightful analysis and in-text sources, Americas History, gives instructors and students everything they need.