Test Bank for Visions of America: A History of the United States, Combined Volume, 2nd Edition by Jennifer D. Keene

What is This Product?

The Test Bank for Visions of America: A History of the United States, 2nd Edition is an essential study tool for students, educators, and history enthusiasts. It provides a structured question bank covering all key historical themes and events in U.S. history from the Atlantic World to the 21st century.

Key Topics Covered:

Part 1: Early America & Colonization

• People in Motion: The Atlantic World to 1590 – Exploration, Native American societies, early European settlements.
• English Colonial Societies (1590-1710) – Colonial economies, early governance, religious influences.
• Colonial Growth, Slavery & Conflict (1710-1763) – Expansion, trade, the rise of slavery, conflicts with Native Americans.

Part 2: Revolution & Early Republic

• Revolutionary America (1764-1783) – Causes, American Revolution, key battles, and consequences.
• Creating a Workable Government (1783-1789) – The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
• The New Republic (1789-1800) – Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, early challenges of governance.
• Jeffersonian America (1800-1824) – Louisiana Purchase, expansion of democracy, War of 1812.

Part 3: Expansion, Slavery & Civil War

• Westward Expansion & Political Conflict (1840-1848) – Manifest Destiny, Texas Revolution, Mexican-American War.
• Slavery & Sectionalism (1848-1861) – Compromise of 1850, Dred Scott decision, growing tensions.
• The Civil War (1861-1865) – Secession, major battles, Emancipation Proclamation, Union victory.

Part 4: Reconstruction & Industrialization

• Reconstruction & the New South (1863-1890) – Freedmen’s Bureau, Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws.
• Transformation of the West (1860-1900) – Native American resistance, railroads, economic shifts.
• Rise of Industrial America (1865-1900) – Industrial growth, labor movements, Gilded Age politics.

Part 5: Progressive Era, World Wars & Great Depression

• The Progressive Era (1895-1915) – Social reforms, women’s suffrage, regulation of business.
• Imperial America (1890-1914) – Spanish-American War, U.S. overseas expansion.
• World War I (1914-1918) – U.S. involvement, homefront changes, Treaty of Versailles.
• The Roaring Twenties & Great Depression (1920-1940) – Economic boom, stock market crash, New Deal.
• World War II (1939-1945) – Pearl Harbor, war strategies, atomic bomb, Allied victory.

Part 6: Cold War & Modern America

• Cold War & Early Conflicts (1945-1963) – Containment policy, Korean War, McCarthyism.
• Vietnam War & Civil Rights (1945-1975) – Civil Rights Movement, anti-war protests, counterculture.
• Modern America (1970-2009) – Nixon, Reaganomics, globalization, post-9/11 America.

Why Choose This Test Bank?

Comprehensive Coverage – Covers all major events in U.S. history from pre-colonization to modern America.
Ideal for Students & Educators – Designed for history courses, exam preparation, and research.
Diverse Question Formats – Includes multiple-choice, true/false, short-answer, and essay questions.
Updated & Evidence-Based Content – Aligns with academic standards and historical research.
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This test bank is a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone studying U.S. history at high school or university level.