A Nation In Motion: Understanding America Through Its Past And Cultural Achievements
Foundations Of An Emerging Nation: America’s story begins long before it became a country. Indigenous peoples lived on the land for thousands of years, developing rich cultures, trade systems, and traditions. European colonization brought dramatic change, including conflict, settlement, and the forced displacement of Native communities. Over time, the colonies grew, resisted British rule, and declared independence in 1776. The founding documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, set ideas of liberty and self-rule that still guide the nation today.