How America Became America

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America in the 20th Century (1913-1999)

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. Today, the United States of America is the lone super power in the world....

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Wars at Home: America Forms an Identity (1812-1820)

Remember the Alamo: Americans Fight for Texas (1820-1845)

Beyond Our Shores: America Extends Its Reach (1890-1899)

The Civil War: America Torn Apart (1860-1865)

The Southern Colonies: The Search for Wealth (1600-1770)

American Wilderness: Alaska and the National Parks (1865-1890)

The Northern Colonies: Freedom to Worship (1600-1770)

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A Shifting Role: America and the World (1900-1912)

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