Offers students insight into how diverse communities and different regions have shaped America's past. For the two-semester U.S. history survey course. Out of Many, brief edition, reveals the ethnic, geographical and economic diversity of the United States by examining the individual, the community and the state and placing a special focus on the country's regions, particularly the West. Each chapter helps students understand the textured and varied history that has produced the increasing complexity of America. This book is the abridged version of Out of Many, seventh edition. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning-The new MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking- Seeing History images and critical thinking questions help students use visual culture to make sense of the past. Engage Students- Each chapter begins with an American Communities feature that shows how the events discussed in the chapter affected particular communities for a well-rounded understanding of American history. Support Instructors- MyHistoryLab, ClassPrep, an Instructor's Manual, MyTest and PowerPoints. Note: MyHistoryLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHistoryLab at no extra charge, please visit www.MyHistoryLab.com or use the following (VP ISBN-10: 0205134491, VP ISBN-13: 9780205134496)