What Happened? An Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever [4 volumes]

This comprehensive and highly readable collection of essays highlights 50 important events that changed the course of American history.

Chronological organization of events starting in the 17th century

Interpretive essays offering scholarly assessment of why each event was chosen

Selected ready-references attached to each event, including bios, events, places, organizations, ideas, and more

Illustrations and primary documents relative to chapter content

A selected bibliography after each interpretive essay

Timelines in each volume