America 250 All-In-One for Dummies - by The Experts at Dummies Paperback

Book Synopsis

Discover (or rediscover!) America's history and how it's shaped the United States today

On July 4, 2026, the United States is going to celebrate its semi-quincentennial--the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There are going to be fireworks, parties, celebrations, commemorations of extraordinary parts of American history, reflections on what it means to be American today, and much more.

America 250 All-In-One For Dummies is an informative and thorough walkthrough of the America of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. You'll discover America's history, how you fit into a country that's always changing and transforming, and how you can invoke this change and inspire generations to come.

Inside:

• Accurate descriptions of key moments from America's past and how these moments impact the lives of Americans today
• Explorations of the histories and cultures of specific groups of Americans and how they've contributed to the development of the United States
• In-depth coverage of the people and events that influenced the structure and foundation of America--including a focus on government and politics.

For everyone who wants to understand the past, present, and future of the United States, or anyone who's interested in how American became the country it is now, America 250 All-In-One For Dummies is a comprehensive walkthrough you can trust.