Student Review Manual Out of Many A History of the American People, Advanced Placement AP Edition

by Cyndy Fairchild

This major revision of a pathbreaking book weaves together the complex interaction of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States and from which “the American people” have evolved by telling stories of people and of the nation and emphasizing that American history has never been the preserve of any particular region. Traditional turning points and watershed events are integrated with the stories of the nation's many diverse communities. The book's trademark “continental” approach has been expanded to incorporate a greater hemispheric perspective, while a new community and memory feature analyzes the role—and the conflicts—of historical memory in shaping communities' understanding of the past. Community and memory essays examine such topics as conflicts over Indian burial grounds, controversies surrounding the Alamo, and the way in which the American media is putting the World Trade Center bombing into historical perspective. Incorporates the latest research on the South, popular culture, science and technology, and the Cold War. Features full coverage of the African American experience—with full chapters on slavery and empire in the colonial period and the civil rights movement from the 1940's to the 1960's. Discussion of the role of minorities includes African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Historians and anyone interested in American history from a narrative approach.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks

222 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1993

Reviews

[Nisha]

Riveting..

[Alex Hope · Rating 1 out of 5]

Such a relief this crap is finally finished, oh my god

[Susana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I guess there is a first for everything huh? I never imagined myself writing a review for a textbook, but here goes...

If you have AP US History, READ THIS NOW . This textbook is completely amazing. You can call me a nerd/dork/geek if you want, but if I could, I would probably buy this textbook and read for leisure the history of Americans in the 1920's or whatever time period I wanted. After having to read (insert name of European history textbook I had to read for AP European history my sophomore year), "Out of Many" is heaven. "Out of many" is a mixture of narration with facts and to not get you bored it has pictures on almost every page. Be glad, not every textbook adds color to their pages.

[Zoe Raye · Rating 5 out of 5]

finally

[Britton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used for AP US History class. Definitely interesting, but I prefer the AMSCO book, as it condenses the same set of information and makes it a lot easier to read.

[Maya Markowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

shout out to my homie mr merriam

[Sidney Mariano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reference for learning US History.

[Caroline Blanchard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good AP textbook. Written from a more liberal stance, it has excellent coverage women, minorities and issues of sexuality, but some of the major elections in the late 1800s and early 1900s get lost. I appreciate that the book covers up to Obama's election. The book has some odd omissions - Ex Parte Merryman, Rachel Carson, Operation Mongoose - and has an odd selection of "key terms." It's a great tool for teaching Advanced Placement, but needs a knowledgeable teacher.

[Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

I turned this book into the school bookstore today, so I'm officially DONE with it! I'm so glad.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only read this because I'm taking APUSH. Pretty good book, but a lot of info to sort through.

[Payton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for my AP US History exam. Helped a ton!