United States History

Prepárate para explorar las historias olvidadas del pasado de Estados Unidos. La historia no contada de Estados Unidos da vida a historias extrañas, emocionantes y verdaderas que muchas personas nunca han escuchado. Imagina un diluvio de melaza pegajosa que recorre las calles de Boston. Suena como algo sacado de una película, pero realmente sucedió en 1919.

From 1897 to 1898, over 100,000 men and women walked, rode, paddled, and sailed thousands of miles to the Klondike River area of the Canadian Yukon in search of gold. Out of those 100,000 people, only about a quarter ever made it to the goldfields, and those who did mostly went home empty-handed. But for a very lucky, hard-working, and fortunate few, the goldfields of the Yukon meant fame and fortune beyond their wildest dreams.

When people hear the word “witchcraft”, certain images come to mind. American history buffs will immediately think of Salem, where hysteria in the 17th century led to notorious trials that continue to be the source of several historical studies, with scholars analyzing things from every direction. Was it a religious fervor? Was it a land grab? Was there fungus in the grain? Over 400 years later, there are still fundamental questions regarding the complete breakdown of moral order that pinned friend against friend and neighbor against neighbor.

Only the Clothes on Her Back uncovers practices, commonly known then, but now long forgotten, which made textiles - clothing, cloth, bedding, and accessories, such as shoes and hats - a unique form of property that people without rights could own and exchange. The value of textiles depended on law, and it was law that turned these goods into a secure form of property for marginalized people, who not only used these textiles as currency, credit, and capital, but also as entree into the new republic's economy and governing institutions.

Slavery: The Darkest History of the United States offers a compelling and meticulously researched journey into the heart of America’s most painful chapter. Spanning over 250 years, this narrative delves deep into the institution of slavery, a period that not only shaped the nation’s early economy but also its societal and ethical framework. The book begins with the harrowing origins of the transatlantic slave trade, tracing the journey of millions of Africans forcibly transported to the New World.

At a time when the hottest issue in US immigration law is the proposed action by President Obama to protect from deportation as many as five million illegals in the United States, the John Lennon case takes on special relevance, notwithstanding the passage of 40 years since he was placed in deportation proceedings. This is John and Yoko's incredible story, as told by the lawyer who fought in the front lines.

Esta Historia mínima es un texto de síntesis y, al mismo tiempo, de largo aliento. Es un compendio por mucho tiempo meditado sobre los avatares y vicisitudes de los migrantes mexicanos que invariable y ancestralmente dirigen sus pasos al Norte, hacia el país vecino. Es también una historia de las políticas migratorias de ambos países en sus esfuerzos por modelar, conducir o controlar los flujos. Es la historia de un proceso centenario, pautado por seis fases o periodos en donde pueden distinguirse y delinearse diferentes patrones migratorios.

Operation Condor: The History of the Notorious Intelligence Operations Supported by the United States to Combat Communists Across South America looks at the various intelligence operations and the winding chain of events that brought about conflicts in the region.

The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is technically 69 years old and counting, but it has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. Over time, it has become exceedingly difficult for even sophisticated political pundits and followers to keep track of it all. In 1947, the British delegated the issue of partitioning the British Mandate to the United Nations. The UN General Assembly eventually came up with what is now known as the UN Partition Plan of 1947.

African American women have always played an important role in molding our country's history, and this book aims to highlight their contributions. A pair of award-winning historians are attempting to both inspire African American women and convince their allies that Black women's unique capacity to construct their own communities while battling centuries of oppression is a crucial component in our ongoing resistance to systemic racism and sexism. For those who want to learn more about Black women's history, this book serves as a beginning point.

Do you know why and how America was started in the first place? Do you know how many sets of father-son duos have been presidents? Do you know which president the cute, cuddly teddy bear was named after and why? Do you know which president served not one...not two...not three...but almost four terms consecutively? Do you know how many men have actually governed the United States of America? If you said 46 then you’re wrong. If you want to know the answer to these questions and much more, then you need to make this audiobook a part of your library.

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Estados Unidos ha sido descrito como la "mejor esperanza del mundo" y el "Gran Satán". Se ha erigido en ejemplo del más craso materialismo y un modelo de alucinante progreso; en encarnación del imperialismo explotador y en tierra prometida. Este libro pretende hacer una crónica mínima del pasado de esta nación, de la que tenemos una imagen tan contradictoria.

Las «Cinco Tribus Civilizadas» intentaron adaptarse al modo de vida estadounidense, mientras que otras lucharon por conservar sus tierras. ¿Cuál tuvo más éxito? Este libro intentará contar su historia, la historia de esas cinco tribus. No se remontará a un pasado lejano, y no podrá abarcar cuestiones modernas dentro de la comunidad nativa americana. Pero contará la historia de cómo un grupo de personas se enfrentó a un mundo que había cambiado repentina y drásticamente—y que seguía cambiando—y cómo se enfrentaron a estos cambios como nativos americanos.

While the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land, it is also a source of great controversy. It establishes the fundamental framework of our system of government, while differences in how to understand and interpret it often divide people. The United States Constitution: A History takes a fresh look at the Constitution, its origins, and controversies, from the founding of the country and its creation at the Constitutional Convention to the present. It examines the various controversies that divided the convention.

Are you curious about how the world has evolved to where it is today? Do you wish you made a better understanding of how all of the world is connected to each other? The history of the world can fascinate even the least interested party. For thousands of years, every culture and civilization has looked to the past to learn from history. History can inspire, teach, and provide an explanation for how things and institutions have come to be.

Empezando por los renombrados años 20, vamos a ver cómo era la vida en los Estados Unidos en aquella época e incluso encontramos algunas notables imágenes espectaculares que son un reflejo de cómo era la vida en esta época. Veremos la importancia del alcohol y hasta qué punto una década pudo ser el motor de la siguiente. Analizaremos cómo los pequeños inventos marcaron una gran diferencia en Estados Unidos y la idea de si una nación debe utilizar su poder para cuidarse a sí misma o para dejar huella a nivel internacional.

An eminent scholar finds a new American history in the Hispanic past of our diverse nation. The United States is still typically conceived of as an offshoot of England, with our history unfolding east to west beginning with the first English settlers in Jamestown. This view overlooks the significance of America's Hispanic past. With the profile of the United States increasingly Hispanic, the importance of recovering the Hispanic dimension to our national story has never been greater. This absorbing narrative begins with the explorers and conquistadores who planted Spain's first colonies in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Southwest.

Es posible que las respuestas a estas preguntas no sean tan sencillas como podría pensarse. El complejo industrial militar estadounidense, como lo llamó en su día un expresidente, no siempre fue tan ágil y eficiente.

This concise, accessible text provides students with a history of American constitutional development in the context of political, economic, and social change. Constitutional historian Michael Benedict stresses the role that the American people have played over time in defining the powers of government and the rights of individuals and minorities. He covers important trends and events in US constitutional history, encompassing key Supreme Court and lower-court cases.