Washington History: The Definitive Guide to the Evergreen State

Washington History: The Definitive Guide to the Evergreen State is the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of Washington available. Written by a team of experts, this book covers everything from Washington's earliest days as a territory to its modern status as a global economic powerhouse.

Washington History is divided into four parts:

Washington's History, Revised Edition: The People, Land, and Events of the Far Northwest (Westwinds Press Pocket Guide)

by Harry Ritter

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• Part 1: The Native American Era covers the history of Washington from the first arrival of humans to the arrival of Europeans in the 18th century.
• Part 2: The Territorial Era covers the history of Washington from the arrival of Europeans to the statehood in 1889.
• Part 3: The Statehood Era covers the history of Washington from statehood to the present day.
• Part 4: Thematic Essays provides a deeper look at some of the most important themes in Washington history, including the environment, the economy, and the arts.

Washington History is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Evergreen State. This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, historians, and anyone else who is interested in Washington's past.

Table of Contents

1. Part 1: The Native American Era
   • Chapter 1: The First People
   • Chapter 2: The Salish Sea
   • Chapter 3: The Columbia Plateau
   • Chapter 4: The Cascade Mountains
   • Chapter 5: The Puget Sound
2. Part 2: The Territorial Era
   • Chapter 6: The Lewis and Clark Expedition
   • Chapter 7: The Oregon Trail
   • Chapter 8: The Whitman Massacre
   • Chapter 9: The Civil War in Washington
   • Chapter 10: The Gold Rush
3. Part 3: The Statehood Era
   • Chapter 11: Statehood
   • Chapter 12: The Great Depression
   • Chapter 13: World War II
   • Chapter 14: The Cold War
   • Chapter 15: The Boeing Boom
4. Part 4: Thematic Essays
   • Chapter 16: The Environment
   • Chapter 17: The Economy
   • Chapter 18: The Arts
   • Chapter 19: The Future of Washington

About the Authors

Washington History: The Definitive Guide to the Evergreen State was written by a team of experts in Washington history. The authors include:

• Dr. David Buerge is a professor of history at the University of Washington. He is the author of several books on Washington history, including Seattle: A

Washington's History, Revised Edition: The People, Land, and Events of the Far Northwest (Westwinds Press Pocket Guide)

by Harry Ritter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18522 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	153 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE