Youngs
©2007
ISBN: 0-321-43344-0
Soft cover

Compelling essays in this secondary-source reader explore major themes and events in U.S. history.

• Clearly and colorfully communicates the ideologies and emotions of a variety of episodes in American history, bringing places, dates, and names to life for students.
• Presents students with different perspectives and interpretations, drawing them into an analysis of history that is both intellectually and emotionally provocative.
• Provides a multicultural perspective, which has become increasingly important in the study of history.
• Includes strong coverage of military history.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Beyond Emancipation
2. The New Industrial Era
3. The Birth of Environmentalism
4. Imperial America
5. New Immigrants
6. Expanding American Democracy
7. American Volunteers in World War I
8. Modernity Versus Tradition
9. The New Deal
10. Total War
11. The Cold War at Home
12. The Civil Rights Movement
13. Turmoil on the Campuses
14. The New Computer Age
15. America and the World