This reading is OPTIONAL and meant to further enrich your understanding of the material and/or assist you with your unit activities. The different sections and chapters from the course textbook have been aligned with the sequence of Dr. Hartnell's units. No assignments are associated with this reading. Enjoy!

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Lesson 1-A: Origins of American Nation

Lesson 1-B: Dec. of Independence

Lesson 2-A: Young Republic

Lesson 2-B: Constitution Handbook

Lesson 2-C: U.S. Constitution

Lesson 3: Antebellum America

Lesson 4: Sectional Crisis

Lesson 5: Civil War & Reconstruction