Contemporary American History 1: Before 1865 covers America's story from its beginning through the end of the Civil War. 20 chapters provide information about American history from economic, geographic, political, religious, technological, social, and cultural perspectives.

Student Text features:

• Engaging four-color design
• Unit openers with timelines and discussion questions
• Pre-reading strategies and introduction activities
• Reading and vocabulary support
• Small-group activities
• Writing activities
• Primary source documents
• Chapter summaries with review questions
• End of chapter skill builder