A Young People's History of the United States. 1, Columbus to the Spanish American War
New York : Seven Stories Press, [2007]
Format: Book
Edition: Seven Stories Press first edition.
Description: xi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Examines the earliest history of the United States, from its discovery and colonial period through the American Revolution, the Civil War and its aftermath, and the Spanish American War. Narratives told from the point of view of ordinary people, including slaves and native Americans, capture the violence, racism, and injustices that occurred during these pivotal events.
Contents:
Introduction -- Columbus and the Indians -- Black and white -- Who were the colonists? -- Tyranny is tyranny -- Revolutions -- The women of early America -- As long as grass grows or water runs -- War with Mexico -- Slavery and emancipation -- The other Civil War -- Robber barons and rebels -- The American empire.
Target Audience: 1020L
ISBN:
9781583227596
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
T HISTORY Ste V.1 | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Teen Nonfiction | In |
Adaptation of People's history of the United States.
Includes index.
Includes index.