02249cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000460012824500380017426400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850801890042952010340061853400450165265300540169765300630175170000370181485600430185199900170189421501UtSlPG20260610133509.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15009447  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aBecker, Carl L.q(Carl Lotus),d1873-194510aBeginnings of the American People 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-16  aProduced by G. Edward Johnson, Jane Hyland and the Online
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American Libraries)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783  aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-17751 aDodd, William Edward,d1869-194040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21501  c62669d62669