David E. Shi

The oversized page and double-column layout make the text accessible and highlight the book s impressive art program. The text s outstanding pedagogy keeps the central themes of the narrative in sight throughout. Volum 2

For the Record: A Documentary History of America tells the stories of American history through in-depth primary sources, both textual and visual, that give students more opportunities to explore diverse voices from the past. A wide variety of longer archival sources--including government documents, newspapers, speeches, letters, and contemporary literature--are surrounded by carefully considered pedagogical features that help students understand big-picture context and dig deeply into the readings. The new edition incorporates feedback from a range of instructors to ensure wide appeal and strong classroom performance as well as a new focus on the diverse experiences of women in American history.

For the Record: A Documentary History of America tells the stories of American history through in-depth primary sources, both textual and visual, that give students more opportunities to explore diverse voices from the past. A wide variety of longer archival sources--including government documents, newspapers, speeches, letters, and contemporary literature--are surrounded by carefully considered pedagogical features that help students understand big-picture context and dig deeply into the readings. The new edition incorporates feedback from a range of instructors to ensure wide appeal and strong classroom performance as well as a new focus on the diverse experiences of women in American history.

America is the leading narrative history because students love to read it. Additional coverage of immigration enhances the timeliness of the narrative. New Chapter Overview videos, History Skills Tutorials, and Norton’s adaptive learning tool, InQuizitive, help students develop history skills, engage with the reading, and come to class prepared, while AP®-specific resources help teachers prepare lesson plans and assessments. AP® is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.