Discovering the American Past Vol. 1 : A Look at the Evidence to 1877

Wheeler, William Bruce, Becker, Susan D.

ISBN 10: 0618102248 / ISBN 13: 9780618102242

Published by CENGAGE Learning, 2002

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Synopsis:

Discovering the American Past introduces students to the analysis of historical evidence with a unique six-step process that allows students to evaluate, analyze, and draw conclusions from diary entries, statistics, advertisements, and other primary sources.The six-step system found in each chapter allows students to follow a scholarly historical investigation from beginning to end. "The Problem" outlines the central question to be considered. "Background" places the problem in historical context, while "Method" discusses how to analyze primary source material relating to the problem. "Evidence" presents several primary source documents for students to analyze and thus reach conclusions about the problem. "Questions to Consider" focus on specific evidence and links between primary sources, and "Epilogue" explains the problem's historical outcome.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Discovering the American Past Vol. 1 : A ...
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 5th Edition.