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Dec 20, 2009 Sarah rated it did not like it

Thoughts of this book arouse many memories in me: History Jeopardy, DBQ's, much sarcasm, a ton of multiple selection questions, invasions "failing considering they did not succeed," totally B.South.'d fill up-in-the-blank answers written by the Sweetest classmate nosotros've ever had, switching seats and impersonating each other, and hundreds of other memories and inside jokes that I did non write into this paragraph.

Although I take many fond memories from AP American History, I do not, echo, do Non similar this boo

Thoughts of this volume arouse many memories in me: History Jeopardy, DBQ'southward, much sarcasm, a ton of multiple option questions, invasions "failing because they did not succeed," totally B.Due south.'d fill-in-the-blank answers written by the Sweetest classmate we've e'er had, switching seats and impersonating each other, and hundreds of other memories and within jokes that I did non write into this paragraph.

Although I have many addicted memories from AP American History, I practise non, echo, do NOT like this book. It is written in a very long-winded style with emphasis on worthless random facts rather than the important concepts. Who cares if John Adams was the apprentice to a corset maker? When reading information technology, I found myself growing frustrated with the authors' arrogance. The authors also did not seem to be able to keep their harsh, blunt opinions out of their writing. Don't fifty-fifty get me started on the workbook that came with it.

At the cease of my sophomore year, I went to HOBY, a leadership conference at the Academy of Findlay. 1 of the guys I met was also taking AP American History and happened to apply the aforementioned book. We had a slap-up fourth dimension complaining about it and making fun of information technology over dinner the beginning day. His opinion of the book mirrors mine.

I volition never, ever forget the swell times nosotros had in AP American History. Many of our workbooks are now ashes, only the memories of sixth period in 2007-2008 schoolhouse yr will concluding forever. Cheers guys.

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Well this is a typical, bourgeois, history book meant to shield college and high school students from true American history.
Instead, read A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. You lot will notice it significantly more impacting, and more historically accurate. Well this is a typical, conservative, history book meant to shield college and high school students from true American history.
Instead, read A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. You volition find it significantly more than impacting, and more historically accurate. ...more

Wow... I actually fucking hated this book. The class was fun. Simply reading this damn thing had me contemplating suicide--many times. Simply I finally finished information technology. Although I exercise detest this volume with my entire beingness, it was at times very amusing. Especially when they kept using the word 'orgy.' Similar, this is a history textbook. How many times are you supposed to say 'orgy' in a history textbook? I'll give you a hint: 0. But whatever. Hither are the quotes I constitute very agreeable (subsequently I got to page 500, I ha Wow... I actually fucking hated this book. The class was fun. But reading this damn thing had me contemplating suicide--many times. But I finally finished it. Although I do detest this volume with my entire being, it was at times very agreeable. Especially when they kept using the word 'orgy.' Like, this is a history textbook. How many times are you supposed to say 'orgy' in a history textbook? I'll requite yous a hint: 0. Merely whatsoever. Hither are the quotes I constitute very amusing (after I got to folio 500, I had to outset writing them downwardly [with the folio number] cause I knew if I wanted to show how sexual this book was, I would need specific facts. I mean, I took APUSH for a whole yr--that'south the i matter I learned you e'er needed to support and win your argument: facts):

(121)- 'The removal of the French menace in Canada greatly affected American attitudes. While the French hawk had been hovering in the North and West, the colonial chicks had been forced to cling close to the wings of their British mother hen. Now that the hawk was killed, they could range far afield with a new spirit of independence.'
(277) - 'To conservatives this orgy seemed like the stop of the globe.'
(498) - 'But there can exist no doubt that the field of study of his army at times broke downwardly, equally roving riffraff (Sherman'south "bummers") engaged in an orgy of pillaging.'
(575)- 'The metal fingers of the railroads intimately touched endless phases of American life.'
(586) - 'The sweat of the laborer lubricated the vast new industrial machine.'
(623) - 'By 1913, said 1 popular magazine, the chimes had struck "sex o'clock in America."'
(662) - 'Vachel Lindsay caught the spirit of his oratorical orgy: "Prairie avenger, mountain lion, Bryan, Bryan, Bryan, Bryan..."'
(688) - 'Like vultures descending upon a wounded animal, they began to tear away valuable leaseholds and economic spheres of influence from the Manchu government. A growing grouping of Americans viewed the vivisection of China with alarm.'
(738) - 'America felt strong, snug, smug, and secure--just not for long.'
(773) - 'Decent people at concluding recoiled from the orgy of ribboned mankind and terrorism, while scandalous embezzling past Klan officials launched a congressional investigation.'
(794) - 'Speculation ran wild, and an orgy of boom-or-bosom trading pushed the market up to lightheaded peaks.'
(813) - 'Foreign investors and wary domestic speculators began to dump their "insecurities," and an orgy of selling followed.'
(860) - 'It was similar giving a cannibal a finger in the hope of saving an arm.'
(885) - 'The hand of authorities touched more American lives more intimately during the state of war than ever before.'
(939) - 'But MacArthur pooh-poohed all predictions of an effective intervention past the Chinese and reportedly boasted that he would "accept the boys home by Christmas."'
(947) - 'With his fleshy face up, pouting lips, and antic, sexually suggestive gyrations, Elvis Presley became the loftier priest of stone'n'roll in the 1950s, to the chagrin of parents everywhere.'
(973) - 'A journalist chosen Kennedy "the nearly seductive human being I've always met."'
(974) - '"My father always told me that all businessmen were sons of bitches," he said, "but I never believed him till now."'
(982) - 'Franklin D. Roosevelt was his political "Daddy," Johnson claimed, and he had supported New Bargain measures down the line.'
(990) - 'This outrage triggered a nationwide orgy of ghetto-gutting and violence that toll over twoscore lives.'

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Never thought I could love a textbook then much. It'south informative, humorous, and detectably liberal. Basically the perfect swain in book form. Never thought I could love a textbook and so much. It's informative, humorous, and detectably liberal. Basically the perfect boyfriend in volume grade. ...more

Dec xv, 2017 Lauren rated it it was ok

information technology was a fun read and quite enjoyable honestly (especially in the commencement of the school twelvemonth). however, I could non help to think that the authors were writing to entertain rather than to teach. it seemed equally if the writer had simply forgotten that their chief purpose was to textbook not a storybook. often they provided unnecessarily long-winded detailed descriptions, vocabulary that enhanced the story but inhibited the learning for me, metaphors, and symbolism and run on sentences with comma it was a fun read and quite enjoyable honestly (especially in the beginning of the school twelvemonth). however, I could not help to think that the authors were writing to entertain rather than to teach. it seemed as if the writer had only forgotten that their master purpose was to textbook not a storybook. often they provided unnecessarily long-winded detailed descriptions, vocabulary that enhanced the story but inhibited the learning for me, metaphors, and symbolism and run on sentences with commas, and commas, and commas quite similar this one. notes were hard to take since I similar mine succinct and brief. I had to filter through the random withal entertaining details that the book provides. I'thousand quite conflicted on whether or not this really helps students accept the AP test. for those who are, I recommend reading this in accompaniment with Barron's or AP Notes to supplement as well as summarize your reading. did end up getting a 5 on the AP, but I did not read the last ten or so chapter because the pace was too slow-- I couldn't be reading virtually the belatedly 1990s to early 2000s the week before the test.

chapter 17: very much enjoying the *colorful* descriptions of the hymeneals between U.S. and the Texas bride...

chapter 22: this chapter on reconstruction is horribly organized and jumps around and so much so that I can barely take notes :( however, the civil state of war capacity were very good

affiliate 23-24: information technology's finally getting gooood. loved this chapter in history also as in the book. I suppose that this volume is astonishing if you accept prior background knowledge or interest in the topic. I have AP macroeconomics every bit well and really understand the economics explained but some of my friends had a difficult time in doing so. the gilded age is SO under appreciated. the turn of the century is def one of my favorite parts of American history.

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Jun 26, 2010 Kate rated it liked it

To be honest, I take no real love for American History. I more often than not find it dry and possessing far besides much propaganda.

Withal, if you lot accept to read an American history volume, read this 1. The authors do their best to brand everyone completely accessible. They also endeavor to make the volume equally interesting to read as possible, and different many historians, employ the apply of humor to tell the story.

pretty much the only memory associated with this textbook is when i went to return it on the morning of the test and my apush teacher, for the first fourth dimension, said i was smart and affirmed that i, in fact, will get a 5. so this is now my favorite book.

Jun 15, 2007 Bryan rated it did non like it

Is it really one-star bad? No, probably not. Merely this was the textbook in Mr. Silvey's AP American history class, and then I reserve a special hatred for it. Is it actually one-star bad? No, probably non. But this was the textbook in Mr. Silvey's AP American history class, so I reserve a special hatred for it. ...more

December 31, 2008 John rated it really liked information technology

Come on. Who didn't want to start rereading this volume when they got to the end? And who would take predicted the ending? Come on. Who didn't want to start rereading this book when they got to the end? And who would take predicted the ending? ...more than

Ummm... I don't know what to say. Definitely a unique volume. Yep, that's the advisable word, I think. ;) Ummm... I don't know what to say. Definitely a unique book. Yes, that'south the appropriate word, I think. ;) ...more

I seriously lost count on how many times I fell asleep with my head on the volume. Thank god two years are over and I tin finally put this book abroad..

But reread this encompass to cover and it unearthed so many addicted memories back to when I was in school and learning both histories of America and French republic, which are intrinsically linked. Especially in the early stages of the commonwealth. A bit long but and so again one cannot recount the history of a country in two pages. Real skilful stuff for history buffs!

Well I finally did information technology. Somewhere in the cold war i may accept missed a few pages but i really did it. All 1007 pages. I read and took notes on them. YAY!!!! It was very long but very informative. Information technology wasn't too dry either, and I learned a lot. Overall a keen book to read for APUSH Well I finally did it. Somewhere in the cold state of war i may have missed a few pages simply i really did it. All 1007 pages. I read and took notes on them. YAY!!!! It was very long but very informative. It wasn't as well dry either, and I learned a lot. Overall a neat book to read for APUSH ...more

Aug 10, 2017 Jacquline Ard rated it actually liked information technology

So how did I come past this book when I'm in my mid-twenties? I picked information technology up at a Catholic clemency. Information technology was free and I enjoy reading near history. I am American, afterward all. It took me about four months to terminate. I didn't find it biased, simply I thought there was quite a bit of sarcasm. I don't know if anyone else noticed. I liked the pros-and-cons way of describing key Americans. It is more realistic. To exist honest, I believe multiple subjects could accept been more than in depth. It was still worth reading j So how did I come by this book when I'm in my mid-twenties? I picked it up at a Catholic clemency. Information technology was free and I enjoy reading about history. I am American, after all. It took me about 4 months to stop. I didn't detect it biased, but I thought there was quite a scrap of sarcasm. I don't know if anyone else noticed. I liked the pros-and-cons manner of describing fundamental Americans. It is more than realistic. To exist honest, I believe multiple subjects could have been more than in depth. It was still worth reading simply to freshen upwardly on American history. Of course, it tin only help so much when the eleventh edition was published in 1998. ...more than

A textbook that is filled with occasional puns, sarcasm, and memorable quotes, never fail to deliver. The authors' method of trying to make everything seem continued and part of a story made information technology even more interesting.

I always plant something interesting in each "part" of history. I was afraid that when Jefferson and Hamilton's battle would end, there would exist no more than memorable "characters" to keep the "story" interesting. But so came Henry Clay with his expertise of making compromises,the earl

A textbook that is filled with occasional puns, sarcasm, and memorable quotes, never fail to evangelize. The authors' method of trying to make everything seem continued and part of a story fabricated it even more interesting.

I always establish something interesting in each "part" of history. I was agape that when Jefferson and Hamilton's battle would end, at that place would be no more memorable "characters" to go on the "story" interesting. But so came Henry Clay with his expertise of making compromises,the early feminists with their liberal ideas, Roosevelt and Wilson with their progressivism, FDR with his New Deal, and Lyndon B. Johnson with his thought of a Great Society. It has contributed tremendously to shape my political views and made me sympathise and capeesh history as I take never washed before. Now it is easier to see today'southward events in a historical context.

A fantastic book and a great way to written report for the AP examination.

Memorable quotes:

"I was fourteen when I learned that 'damnyankees' were two words" -- a Southerner born close to the time of the Civil War.

"To hell with the Yankees! Damnit, I mean the Spaniards" -- an ex-Confederate ground forces personnel during the Castilian American state of war.

"Estimate Marshall has made his conclusion. Now allow him enforce it" -- Andrew Jackson regarding Marshall's decision about the Indian Removal Act.

"In your heart, yous know he's right" -- Goldwater's slogan for the presidential election of 1964.
"In your guts, yous know he's nuts" -- Democratic parody.
"In your heart, he's likewise far correct" --not in the book but I thought it's hilarious.

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iii.5 stars

This was a expert overall presentation of American history. At times it was a bit besides political, at others a bit too cultural. It needed to notice a proper remainder.
The history was fairly white-washed and male-dominated at times. I feel similar there could have been more almost the Civil Rights Move and the Black Power Movement than there was. At that place also could have been more about Native Americans both in the commencement and throughout the history. The presentation of the women's rights movem

iii.5 stars

This was a good overall presentation of American history. At times it was a fleck likewise political, at others a chip too cultural. It needed to discover a proper balance.
The history was fairly white-washed and male person-dominated at times. I feel similar at that place could take been more almost the Ceremonious Rights Motility and the Black Power Movement than there was. There also could have been more than about Native Americans both in the beginning and throughout the history. The presentation of the women's rights motility was fine, but there could have been more little nuggets of famous women all throughout American history.
I liked the language of the text, but at times it was a bit as well elaborate. Just say the history!
The textbook prepared me well for the AP exam :)

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As a high school student and an avid history fanatic, I tin honestly promulgate that this is one of the all-time textbooks ever written on American history. Looking dorsum, the book covered mostly every single significant topic in history and even analyzed the lesser events. Kennedy and Bailey do a great job with this textbook and hopefully I accept a chance to meet both of these stellar individuals. Moving along, the book could go tedious at times, but that was probably because of my assignments. It p As a loftier schoolhouse student and an avid history fanatic, I can honestly promulgate that this is i of the all-time textbooks ever written on American history. Looking back, the volume covered mostly every single pregnant topic in history and even analyzed the lesser events. Kennedy and Bailey do a nifty task with this textbook and hopefully I have a chance to come across both of these stellar individuals. Moving along, the book could get tedious at times, simply that was probably considering of my assignments. Information technology prepared me very well for the Advanced Placement United States History exam and should be a staple in every United States history course. ...more

Patently I'thousand not reading this book for kicks, but I've decided to add it to my list since I practise read it every weekend extensively for assignments. Simply I hateful, and so for it'southward enjoyable. The reading is humorous at some points where yeah, I do smiling at the text. One example would be "sunblessed Mexicans." Really, are nosotros blest considering nosotros don't become burned? I'm laughing.

Now that I'm finished with the grade, I can honestly say that I'll miss this volume. Non thinking about the pain information technology out me through, I can

Patently I'm not reading this book for kicks, merely I've decided to add it to my listing since I do read it every weekend extensively for assignments. Merely I mean, so for it's enjoyable. The reading is humorous at some points where aye, I practice smiling at the text. One example would be "sunblessed Mexicans." Really, are we blessed because we don't go burned? I'grand laughing.

Now that I'm finished with the class, I tin honestly say that I'll miss this book. Not thinking virtually the pain it out me through, I can sincerely say that I enjoyed the writing and information technology made the history come much more live, along with a sense of humor.

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Apr 15, 2008 Erik Graff rated it really liked it  · review of some other edition

Recommends it for: Americans

Recommended to Erik by: David Ellenberger

This was the American history textbook employed by Mr. Ellenberger at Maine Township High School South in Park Ridge, Illinois for its inferior twelvemonth A.P. class on the subject field. A practiced choice, a remarkable choice given the reactionary character of the department head, The American Pageant was readable, entertaining and educational.

Interestingly, many of my younger friends, persons in their twenties and thirties, likewise used editions of this volume.

I'thou reading this textbook for school. I didn't realize my textbooks were on this site. LOL I'chiliad reading this textbook for school. I didn't realize my textbooks were on this site. LOL ...more

I almost didn't recognize this edition as the cover of the volume I received was faded about beyond identification from 10 years of exposure to the elements.

I can't believe I forgot to add together this to my "read" shelf. While I didn't read every affiliate twice similar a certain subset of my classmates, I'k glad that over the class of the school year I was able to read the entirety of this tome from prehistory to George West. Bush (every bit this is the 13th edition, Obama had not yet been elected at the time of pub

I almost didn't recognize this edition equally the cover of the book I received was faded almost beyond identification from ten years of exposure to the elements.

I tin't believe I forgot to add this to my "read" shelf. While I didn't read every chapter twice like a certain subset of my classmates, I'm glad that over the grade of the school yr I was able to read the entirety of this tome from prehistory to George West. Bush-league (as this is the 13th edition, Obama had non notwithstanding been elected at the time of publication).

You tin can become by with the wiki/report notes, but this book will change your life (or at least your perspective on a bully many American institutions). Read it.

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Read this entire book senior year for APUSH test, and I loved it. The footling trivia facts and images that are packed in each affiliate combined with the eloquent writing style made it very fun to read. I never felt bored reading through information technology. Also, I dearest that right-wingers complain about it being biased considering it tells basic historical facts.

This is a pretty good textbook. It makes all the history non so boring. At times I could have dealt without all the prose equally I merely wanted to get to the facts. Otherwise, pretty solid textbook to be stuck with for a yr of APUSH.

I hated this. APUSH is taking the life out of me and the feeling of shutting this book for the last time was like a shot of heroine. It's just another bourgeois American history textbook that is fashion too long.

November 02, 2021 Bob rated it did non like it

Horrible. Trash. Useless. If I could rate this -ten stars I would. Makes no sense, language is besides advanced for a loftier school student and makes the reading confusing. Get to the point! Biased and as well much rambling. DON'T Purchase THIS BOOK Fire IT IN HELL!!!!!!!!! Horrible. Trash. Useless. If I could charge per unit this -x stars I would. Makes no sense, language is too advanced for a high school student and makes the reading disruptive. Get to the point! Biased and too much rambling. DON'T Purchase THIS Volume Burn IT IN HELL!!!!!!!!! ...more

Okay, so I may not take actually read the last 100 pages, but I put and so much time into this volume that I decided I could count it as read. #APUSHISFINALLYOVER

It was very informational and well-written. My simply complaint is that some parts were over-explained and some were hardly touched on at all. Other than that, it was nifty, for a textbook.

This book makes you feel expert about America that guilt laden Christian country...

Jan 24, 2021 friskycrispy rated it did not like information technology

This review has been subconscious because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. this was the all-time book i've always read! i read information technology every nighttime every bit a bedtime story (along with the bible ofc). i recall that this book might be the cure to death this was the best volume i've ever read! i read it every dark as a bedtime story (along with the bible ofc). i recall that this book might be the cure to death ...more than

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