The Almanac volume describes and interprets the economic, religious and political forces at play.
The two Biographies volumes focus on key figures of the time, with significant attention given to minorities and women.
The Primary Sources volume uses documents, diaries, letters, speeches and other sources to explain large events as well as daily life of ordinary citizens.
The set includes a separately published comprehensive index.
For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.
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2006 - Booklist's Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers
"The complimentary material in each volume lends interest, information, and ease of use of the set. This reviewer\'s test using a standard reading-level calculator indicated that all four volumes averaged a minimum 12th-grade reading level. The set\'s format and extensive aids for students and teachers result in an outstanding resource for supplementary reading and research projects that would be welcome in secondary school libraries.\n"
"Shaping of America 1783-1815 presents a comprehensive overview of the period in history when the United States was forged into a politically and economically independent nation. A highly recommended source for Social Studies research. "
"This set covers topics from farming to religion to judicial review and laws. The maps are excellent and the entries include Web sties and resources. Because of the lower reading level, its usefulness at the high school level might be limited to younger sudents and less able reserachers."
"numerous sidebars present additional information, b&w illustrations, a timeline, and a glossary of difficult words. In the following volume ten chapters deal primarily with political events, and five chapters discussing farming, religion, women's roles in everyday life, black slaves and Native Americans, and the westward expansion of the United States. A fourth volume presents 18 primary source documents, including early ordinances, debates about the constitution, Washington\'s Farewell Address and other materials pertinent to foreign affairs, materials related to westward expansion, treaties with Native Americans, and materials illustrating issues of gender and race. A cumulative index is included in its own binding.\n"