Volume IV: The History of the United States transfers the journey over to the New World. Beginning with Columbus when he sailed the open blue and extending into the present day, this volume tells the thrilling tale of our nation, both the good and the bad. Students will learn about heroic American saints like Juan Diego, Peter Claver, and Elizabeth Ann Seton, explorers like Lewis and Clark and Neil Armstrong, and a whole host of U.S. presidents, as well as relive some of the most significant events in our country’s past, like the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the assassination of President Lincoln, the Civil Rights Movement, the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, and many more.
Did You Know…
- Hernando Cortez conquered the vast Aztec Empire with only a few hundred soldiers.
- The North American Church gave rise to many great saints and martyrs, such as St. Isaac Jogues, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Junipero Serra.
- The teddy bear was named after President Teddy Roosevelt.
- We owe our modern interstate expressway system to President Dwight Eisenhower.
- The Germans once tried to get Mexico to invade the United States during World War I.
- There was a small group of airline passengers who acted heroically and saved lives during the attacks of September 11, 2001.
The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Begin the adventure now—explore the battles, debates, saints, and civilizations that reveal God’s providence.
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