Choose a historical monograph (book) on North American and/or U.S.A. history from the time period studied in this course. You may choose a book on U.S. history, or one that takes a broad perspective, such as that of North American history in the broader Atlantic world. The book must be published by a university press or a reputable publisher, such as WW Norton, Hill & Wang, Basic Books, HarperCollins, Westview, etc.