Debatable Issues in U.S. History: From Colonies to a Country, 1635-1790, Volume 1 (Debatable Issues in U.S. History) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313329117 ISBN 13: 9780313329111

Publisher: Greenwood Press, 2004

Synopsis

Debatable Issues in U.S. History looks back in time and explores avenues taken by Americans who changed the course of history. From the early colonial days to 2003, this 5-volume set examines seminal events and challenges students to think critically about American history by presenting viewpoints of various groups and political leaders. Each entry includes a historical overview and analysis of the pro and con arguments surrounding the issue, as well as the outcome of the action taken. Fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, and excerpts from primary documents offer additional information and give students ideas for reports and projects. Volume 1: From Colonies to a Country, 1635-1790 Volume 2: Building the Nation, 1791-1832 Volume 3: A Country Divided, 1833-1868 Volume 4: Entering the Industrial Age, 1869-1933 Volume 5: A World Power, 1934 to the Present Grades 6-8

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"Nicely designed, with a balance of text, illustrations, sidebars, and excerpts from primary documents."-Booknews

"İT¨his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States."-VOYA

"İT¨hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"Clear, objective introductions to 58 of the most contentious issues in American history from Roger Williams's political and religious differences with Massachusetts colonial leaders in 1635 to the disputed election of 2000....Report writers will find this set both easy to use and more readable than many of the primary-source excerpts found in Greenhaven's "Opposing Viewpoints" series."-School Library Journal

"Starred Review This will be an excellent exploratory resource for students looking for something interesting to research during a specific time period, or for educators who wish to highlight the convtroversial nature of much of American history and the key roles debate and compromise have played in our democratic society....This would also make a great resource for historical debates! Highly Recommended."-Library Media Connection

?Nicely designed, with a balance of text, illustrations, sidebars, and excerpts from primary documents.?-Booknews

?[T]his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States.?-VOYA

?[T]hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?Clear, objective introductions to 58 of the most contentious issues in American history from Roger Williams's political and religious differences with Massachusetts colonial leaders in 1635 to the disputed election of 2000....Report writers will find this set both easy to use and more readable than many of the primary-source excerpts found in Greenhaven's "Opposing Viewpoints" series.?-School Library Journal

?Starred Review This will be an excellent exploratory resource for students looking for something interesting to research during a specific time period, or for educators who wish to highlight the convtroversial nature of much of American history and the key roles debate and compromise have played in our democratic society....This would also make a great resource for historical debates! Highly Recommended.?-Library Media Connection

"[T]his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States."-VOYA

"[T]hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313329117
• ISBN 13: 9780313329111
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144