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American History from Christopher Columbus to Andrew Jackson in Easy Question and Answer Format

If you’ve ever found American history boring or hard to understand, this book is for you. Inside, a bright, curious student poses questions about American history, and a kind, knowledgeable teacher answers them. Nothing escapes the student’s inquisitive mind, and the teacher is endlessly patient. Review (from Midwest Book Review): Five stars. There are better ways to present info than ten pound textbooks. [This book] is an exciting read on the history of America through an engrossing question and answer format that asks countless questions about America, its early days, colonial times, and the American Revolution. Utterly fascinating and educational in a quick-paced, easy-to-follow format. Highly recommended reading. Kinds of questions posed: One if by land and two if by sea? How could the Redcoats come by land when there’s no land between England and America? Were there really witches in Salem? What does “tyranny” mean? What’s a “legislature”? What does “separation of church and state” mean? What does “amnesty” mean? Topics include: Discovery of America, the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, the Launching of the Nation, the Age of Jefferson, the War of 1812, the Age of Jackson. Personalities include: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson. Note: The physical edition of this book, entitled “Conversations in Early American History, 1492-1837: A Comprehensive Question and Answer Guide,” contains photos and illustration of famous statesmen, key battles, and important documents. This Kindle version features text only—the complete, unabridged text of the physical version. About the author: Mark Phillips has taught at Northwestern University and has worked as an editor in the publishing field for over 35 years. He is the author of 11 books on various subjects, including history, music, grammar, and vocabulary building.Read more

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