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A First Book in American History

by Edward Eggleston

A primary textbook aimed at teaching an overview of the history of the United States from its settlement by England through the American Civil War and final acquisition of Alaska as United States land. Contains biographical overviews of prominent historical figures in U.S. history.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?