CogWare™ : Advanced Adaptive Courseware from CogBooks
The History of the United States Since 1865 provides a balanced approach to building historical awareness on the trends, concepts and key moments of a nation comprised of diverse experiences and perspectives.

CogWare™ : Advanced Adaptive Courseware from CogBooks
The History of the United States Since 1865 provides a balanced approach to building historical awareness on the trends, concepts and key moments of a nation comprised of diverse experiences and perspectives.
Because the course is built on CogBooks’ Advanced Adaptive technology, it instantly helps you teach more effectively and provide every student with the individual support they need.
Your students will find the experience miles ahead of a static textbook. And because our smart instructor tools give you deep insights into each individual student, you’ll find you can use your valuable time much more productively.
“Cogbooks has helped me to be able to focus on the more interesting part of teaching history.”
Denise Bates Arizona State University
See US History in action
US History has been crafted in close collaboration with faculty at Arizona State University. It is based on OpenStax content, and enriched with dozens of video clips and interactive elements. Combined with our Advanced Adaptive Learning methods, it provides a state of the art courseware experience.
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New Frontiers: Reconstruction and the Development of the West
The 19th century saw expansion east to west and conflict north to south. This Unit has two modules. The first explores the period known as Reconstruction that followed the Civil War. The second follows the westward migration of white settlers, their lives and impact on the land and other peoples.
Industry and Urbanization in the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age, from 1870-1900, saw massive technological innovation and social change. This Unit has three modules. The first looks at the surge in industrialization while the second explores the urban expansion that followed. The third looks at the politics of the era and the rise of Populism.
Progressive Era and the Quest for Empire
The Progressive era, 1890-1920, saw attempts at home to address social ills, and greater involvement overseas, culminating in entry into World War I. This Unit has three modules, the first looking at domestic issues, the second the early days of empire and the third the entry into the Great War.
Changing Times: From Triumph to Depression
The 1920s and 30s could not have been more of a contrast – from boom to bust. This Unit as three modules. The first looks at the boom period, the Jazz Age from 1919-1929 while the sec