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LoC No.: 15009447
Title: Beginnings of the American People
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Produced by G. Edward Johnson, Jane Hyland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "Beginnings of the American People" by Carl L. Becker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the early history of the United States, specifically focusing on the development and unity of its diverse population and the complex forces that shaped the nation during its formative years. The opening of the text introduces the historical significance of European exploration, emphasizing the motivations behind the discovery of the New World, primarily driven by trade and conquest. Becker discusses how the quest for wealth and resources led to the influx of various European settlers to the Americas and examines the conflicts and cultural exchanges that arose during this period. By setting the stage for the discussion of cultural, social, and economic dynamics, Becker highlights the intricate relationships between different ethnic groups and their evolving roles in shaping the emerging American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Becker, Carl L. (Carl Lotus), 1873-1945
Editor: Dodd, William Edward, 1869-1940
EBook No.: 21501
Published: May 16, 2007
Downloads: 469
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15009447
Title: Beginnings of the American People
Credits:
Produced by G. Edward Johnson, Jane Hyland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(Illustration scans courtesy of The Internet Archive:
American Libraries)
Summary: "Beginnings of the American People" by Carl L. Becker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the early history of the United States, specifically focusing on the development and unity of its diverse population and the complex forces that shaped the nation during its formative years. The opening of the text introduces the historical significance of European exploration, emphasizing the motivations behind the discovery of the New World, primarily driven by trade and conquest. Becker discusses how the quest for wealth and resources led to the influx of various European settlers to the Americas and examines the conflicts and cultural exchanges that arose during this period. By setting the stage for the discussion of cultural, social, and economic dynamics, Becker highlights the intricate relationships between different ethnic groups and their evolving roles in shaping the emerging American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Becker, Carl L. (Carl Lotus), 1873-1945
Editor: Dodd, William Edward, 1869-1940
EBook No.: 21501
Published: May 16, 2007
Downloads: 469
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.