Cradle of America

Cradle of America
Author: Peter Wallenstein
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2014-08-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0700619941

As the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, the birthplace of a presidential dynasty, and the gateway to western growth in the nation’s early years, Virginia can rightfully be called the “cradle of America.” Peter Wallenstein traces major themes across four centuries in a brisk narrative that recalls the people and events that have shaped the Old Dominion. The second edition is updated with new material throughout, including a new chapter on Virginia and world affairs from the Korean War through 9/11 and beyond, and, an expanded bibliography. Historical accounts of Virginia have often emphasized harmony and tradition, but Wallenstein focuses on the impact of conflict and change. From the beginning, Virginians have debated and challenged each other’s visions of Virginia, and Wallenstein shows how these differences have influenced its sometimes turbulent development. Casting an eye on blacks as well as whites, and on people from both east and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he traces such key themes as political power, racial identity, and education. Bringing to bear his long experience teaching Virginia history, Wallenstein takes readers back, even before Jamestown, to the Elizabethan settlers at Roanoke Island and the inhabitants they encountered, as well as to Virginia’s leaders of the American Revolution. He chronicles the state’s dramatic journey through the Civil War era, a time that revealed how the nation’s evolution sometimes took shape in opposition to the vision of many leading Virginians. He also examines the impact of the civil rights movement and considers controversies that accompany Virginia into its fifth century. The text is copiously illustrated to depict not only such iconic figures as Pocahontas, George Washington, and Robert E. Lee, but also such other prominent native Virginians as Carter G. Woodson, Patsy Cline, and L. Douglas Wilder. Sidebars throughout the book offer further insight, while maps and appendixes of reference data make the volume a complete resource on Virginia’s history.

Student Edition 2018

Student Edition 2018
Author: Hmd Hmd
Publisher: United States History
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780544454149

Roadmap to the Virginia SOL

Roadmap to the Virginia SOL
Author: Laura Schaefer
Publisher: The Princeton Review
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2005
Genre: United States
ISBN: 0375764380

Roadmap to the Virginia SOL EOC Virginia and United States Historyincludes strategies that are proven to enhance student performance. The experts at The Princeton Review provide •content review of the crucial material most likely to appear on the test •detailed lessons, complete with test-taking techniques for improving test scores •2 complete practice Virginia SOL EOC Virginia and United States History tests

History of Virginia

History of Virginia
Author: Captivating History
Publisher:
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637163856

If you want to discover the captivating history of Virginia, then keep reading... From being the home of some of the first people in America to being the birthplace of the United States, Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous and affluent state in the country and the birthplace of many of the most important figures in early United States' history. Yet, despite Virginia's successes and great heritage, it has, for much of history, been a divided state that has found itself debating even the most basic rights and issues. This, of course, is no more obvious than the splitting of Virginia into Virginia and West Virginia in the years following the American Civil War. For all the generational Virginians who take pride in every aspect of their state's legacy, there are newcomers who arrive to work for the Pentagon, the CIA, and the other important government and military hubs in Virginia who do not look so fondly on Virginia's history. Yet, regardless of how right or politically correct Virginia's history may appear, it is incredibly interesting for all those wondering how this southern US state became the way it is today. In this book, you will discover: Virginia's first people and their complex cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political systems and traditions The colonization of America and the United States' first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia Interactions between the state's first settlement and first people Virginia's culture under colonial rule Virginia's journey towards developing its own culture, economy and political system, separate from that of England, mostly surrounding the culture of tobacco farming The state's involvement in the American Revolution and the years post war Virginia's involvement in the American Civil War and the effects of the war on the state The state's many social movements Virginia's involvement in the First and Second World Wars and the effects of the war on the state and country Virginia's development in the 20th century into the military hub of America So if you want to learn more about History of Virginia, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

The History and Present State of Virginia

The History and Present State of Virginia
Author: Robert Beverley
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2014-05-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1469607956

While in London in 1705, Robert Beverley wrote and published The History and Present State of Virginia, one of the earliest printed English-language histories about North America by an author born there. Like his brother-in-law William Byrd II, Beverley was a scion of Virginia's planter elite, personally ambitious and at odds with royal governors in the colony. As a native-born American--most famously claiming "I am an Indian--he provided English readers with the first thoroughgoing account of the province's past, natural history, Indians, and current politics and society. In this new edition, Susan Scott Parrish situates Beverley and his History in the context of the metropolitan-provincial political and cultural issues of his day and explores the many contradictions embedded in his narrative. Parrish's introduction and the accompanying annotation, along with a fresh transcription of the 1705 publication and a more comprehensive comparison of emendations in the 1722 edition, will open Beverley's History to new, twenty-first-century readings by students of transatlantic history, colonialism, natural science, literature, and ethnohistory.

Cradle of America

Cradle of America
Author: Peter Wallenstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN:

In this first single-authored history of Virginia since the 1970s, Peter Wallenstein traces major themes across four centuries in a brisk narrative that recalls the people and events that have shaped the Old Dominion.

Notes On The State Of Virginia

Notes On The State Of Virginia
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781020405631

Written by one of America's founding fathers, this book provides a comprehensive look at the politics, history, and geography of the state of Virginia. Essential reading for history buffs, political enthusiasts, and those interested in early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The History of Virginia

The History of Virginia
Author: John Burk
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781020355585

This book provides readers with a detailed and comprehensive account of the history of Virginia from its earliest days to the end of the 19th century. The authors provide a detailed exploration of the state's founding and development, touching on key moments in its history such as the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. They also explore the state's rich cultural heritage, particularly its food, music, and literature. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, and of Virginia in particular. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.