With its careful balance of the social and political dimensions of the American past, America Past and Present, Sixth Edition, Volume One helps readers grasp the scope and the complexity of American history to 1877. This book integrates political, diplomatic, social, cultural and economic history into one rich narrative that tells the story of all Americans-whites, blacks, Native Americans, Hispanics, women, politicians, business leaders, and the everyday person on the street. For anyone interested in American history to 1877.