TY - BOOK AU - Becker,Carl L. AU - Dodd,William Edward TI - Beginnings of the American People AV - E151 PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 KW - United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 N1 - 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); Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21501 ER -