Created Equal: A History of the United States, Volume 1

by Jacqueline A. Jones

Re-examines American History throughthe theme of contested equalityTaking an inclusive view of Americanhistory, Created Equal emphasizes the struggles for equalityexperienced by diverse groups of Americans across the many regionsof the nation.  With a steadfast chronological framework, anda strong narrative thread, the authors offer a fresh and criticalperspective on the traditional story.MyHistoryLab is an integral part of theJones program. Key learning applications include assessment,MyHistoryLab Video Series, and History Explorer. A better teaching and learningexperienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learningexperience—for you and your students. Here’s how:Personalize Learning – MyHistoryLab is an onlinehomework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps studentsprepare for class and instructor gauge individual and classperformance.Emphasize Outcomes – Learning Objective Questionsat the beginning of each chapter and a chapter review and thematictimeline ending each chapter keep students focused on what theyneed to know.  On MyHistoryLab, practice tests help studentsachieve these objectives by measuring progress and creatingpersonalized study plans.Engage Students – A new pedagogically-drivendesign highlights a clear learning path through the material andoffers a visually stunning learning experience in print or on ascreen. With the Pearson eText, students can transition directly toMyHistoryLab resources such as primary source documents, videos,and mapping exercises.Improve Critical Thinking – Powerful learningapplications in MyHistoryLab—including Explorer mappingexercises, Closer Look analyses of sources and topics, and WritingAssessments tied to engaging videos—promote criticalthinking.   Support Instructors – MyHistoryLab,Instructor’s eText, MyHistoryLab Instructor’s Guide,Class Preparation Tool, Instructor’s Manual, MyTest, andPowerPoints are available.Note:MyHistoryLab does not come automatically packaged with this text.To purchase MyHistoryLab, please visit:www.myhistorylab.com or you canpurchase a valuepack of the text + MyHistoryLab (at no additionalcost).

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

I feel like this is the cliff notes version of history. Some of the major events in history are given one or two sentences and then other areas of history that are less well known go on for pages. Strange.

[Helena Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for anyone in college and taking a college level colonial history class

[Ama · Rating 4 out of 5]

really important book