Summary:
A detailed overview of American history from the discovery of the Americas up to and including the American Revolution.
I.New World Beginnings
A.Planetary Perspectives
- Earth was fifth in size when it came to being several billion years ago.
- 500 years ago Europeans stumbled upon the Americas & this was branded as the most dramatic feat in mankind, & opened stunning new vistas & altered the future of the New & Old World.
- The United States left a mighty imprint w/ its liberal ideas, revolutionary democratic experiment & its boundless opportunities for the exploited & underprivileged of foreign lands. The US is also believed to reach its peak one day, like Greece & Rome.
B.Indirect Discoverers of the New World
- Scandinavian Norsemen came upon the northeastern border of North America, which was abounding in wild grapes, & they ironically named it Vinland.
- Christian Crusaders are high in rank among the indirect discoverers of America b/c these European warriors.....
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