"America: A Brief History" presents a comprehensive look at United States history from formation to modern day in a compact format. This digital compendium serves as a reference to help you track the major events and documents that have shaped the nation both locally and at the federal level. It also introduces you to some of the influencing factors that have resulted in significant shifts of power over time. You'll gain valuable insight into major highlights on the U.S. history timeline, including: The Preamble Balancing State and Federal Power The Monroe Doctrine Black Gold The Civil Rights Act Hard Power vs. Soft Power The Patriot Act ...and more.