Chains, Whips, and Heartbreak (1724-1857). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter A nation divided over the slavery issue Abolition movements, the Underground Railroad, and rebellion Compromises on the slavery issue Bleeding Kansas and the Dred Scott decision
Looking West (1834-1846). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In this Chapter Land: the great American asset McCormick’s reaper and Deere’s plow Independence for Texas Development of the western trails and the telegraph
Destiny (1846-1860). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter War with Mexico The Mormon Trek The Gold Rush of 1849
Strange Flag over Sumter (1859-1862). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Lincoln’s rise John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry The fall of Fort Sumter and the early battles Union military failures Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation
Bloody Road to Appomattox and beyond (1863-1876). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Gettysburg and Vicksburg: turning point of the war Lincoln’s ultimate commander: U.S. Grant “Total war”: Sherman’s March to the Sea The assassination of Lincoln Reconstruction and bitterness in the South Andrew Johnson’s impeachment; election of Rutherford B. Hayes
Sea to Shining Sea (1862-1878). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter The homesteaders and sodbusters Expansion of overland mail and freight operations The transcontinental railroad
“The Only Good Indian…” (1862-1891). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Indian roles in the Civil War The Santee Sioux Uprising The victory of Red Cloud Futile campaigns, the War for the Black Hills, and Custer’s Last Stand Defeat of the Nez Perce and Geronimo Massacre at Wounded Knee
From Panic to Empire (1869-1908). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Western agriculture and the day of the cowboy The triumph of capitalism and the rise of philanthropy Technological revolution
Octopus and Jungle (1877-1906). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Immigration and opposition to immigration Oklahoma land rush Labor organization to fight oppression Corruption and reform
Over There (1898-1918). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Jingoism, imperialism, and “yellow journalism” The Spanish-American War The Wilson administration and entry into World War I
Jazzed, Boozed, and Busted Flat (1918-1929). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” Rejection of the League of Nations The “Lost Generation” and the “Roaring Twenties” Women’s right to vote and advancement of African-Americans Prohibition and the birth of organized crime Crash of the stock market
A New Deal and a New War (1930-1941). Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod.
In This Chapter The Hoover administration during the Great Depression FDR’s New Deal An era of “organized crime” Approach and outbreak of World War II
