Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Alphabetical List of Entries

Topical List of Entries

Contributors

Entries A-L

Entries M-Z

Appendix I: Documents

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Amendments XI-XXVII

Appendix II: Data

States, by Date of Entry into the Union

Territorial Growth of the United States and Its Colonies from 1790 to 1960

Population of the United States, 1790–2000

Presidential Elections

Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Cabinet Members

Members of the Supreme Court of the United States

Historical Party Strength in the U.S. Congress

American Wars: Service Members and Casualties

Index