From politics and economics to sports and entertainment, this user-friendly Q&A primer provides concise answers to 900 chronological questions about the important people and pivotal moments that have shaped American history.
Topics range from large and important ("What was the Louisiana Purchase?") to small but fascinating ("What did the letter X in Malcolm X’s name stand for?"). Supplemental features: a detailed chronology (1513 to 2012), sports and entertainment sections, the full text of the Constitution, and quick facts about each state and the presidents.
