Each How It Was title gives a firsthand account of a famous building, site, or archaeological feature in the United States through the eyes of people who lived in each site. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; People, Places, and Environments; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.