A history of the U.S. from the Native Americans through post-Civil War reconstruction. This new edition emphasizes the history of less powerful people, such as Indians, Blacks, Hispanic-Americans, & dozens of immigrant groups from Europe & Asia. It also has much more about women in various roles based on recent scholarship in womens history. It also includes a new feature - a series of boxes entitled Words & Names in American History. Also includes greatly expanded & carefully selected illustrative materials.