U.S. History: Colonial Period through 1865

SparkNotes 101

by SparkNotes

Covers the arrival of the colonists in the New World, the events leading up to the American Revolution, the Revolution and its aftermath, the Jacksonian era, and the Civil War. This book also features sample A+ student essays, sample test questions and answers, timelines, major figures, and suggested reading.

Genres: History

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

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[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most useful resource that I have read on the early years of the United States. Summary paragraphs take the reader from colonial times, highlighting important events and people and ending with Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The book does an incredible job of making the necessary connections between events and honing in on what really matters.