Learn about the important events that shaped the United States with the New Nation series. With interesting text, historical images, and full-color maps, these books bring early American history to life. This series explores and supports standards under "Era 4: Expansion and Reform: 1801-1861," as required by the National Center for History in the Schools; and "Time, Continuity, and Change," "People, Places, and Environment," "Individual Development and Identity," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," "Power, Authority, and Governance," "Production, Distribution, and Consumption," "Global Connections," and "Civic Ideals and Practices," as required by the National Council for the Social Studies.