02249cam a22003373u 4500 21501 UtSlPG 20260610133509.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15009447 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Becker, Carl L. (Carl Lotus), 1873-1945 Beginnings of the American People Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-16 Produced by G. Edward Johnson, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Illustration scans courtesy of The Internet Archive: American Libraries) "Beginnings of the American People" by Carl L. Becker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the early history of the United States, specifically focusing on the development and unity of its diverse population and the complex forces that shaped the nation during its formative years. The opening of the text introduces the historical significance of European exploration, emphasizing the motivations behind the discovery of the New World, primarily driven by trade and conquest. Becker discusses how the quest for wealth and resources led to the influx of various European settlers to the Americas and examines the conflicts and cultural exchanges that arose during this period. By setting the stage for the discussion of cultural, social, and economic dynamics, Becker highlights the intricate relationships between different ethnic groups and their evolving roles in shaping the emerging American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Dodd, William Edward, 1869-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21501 62669 62669