Books with title Events That Changed America

Jules Archer begins with laws that opened up America—public lands and homesteading—and continues with banking, the Bill of Rights, subversion and sedition, foreign policy. Natural resources, labor, business, education and welfare, farming, Prohibition, the New Deal, the draft and G. I. Bills, slavery and civil rights. Archer chronicles the history of laws in America.Each chapter opens with a dramatic incident, and then develops the laws relating to it. Brisk up-to-date, authoritative, informative—this volume will be valuable a supplementary reading in the classroom, as well as a welcome addition to libraries across the country. Readers of all ages will find this an exciting approach to what is usually considered difficult material.

Jules Archer begins with laws that opened up America—public lands and homesteading—and continues with banking, the Bill of Rights, subversion and sedition, foreign policy. Natural resources, labor, business, education and welfare, farming, Prohibition, the New Deal, the draft and G. I. Bills, slavery and civil rights. Archer chronicles the history of laws in America.Each chapter opens with a dramatic incident, and then develops the laws relating to it. Brisk up-to-date, authoritative, informative—this volume will be valuable a supplementary reading in the classroom, as well as a welcome addition to libraries across the country. Readers of all ages will find this an exciting approach to what is usually considered difficult material.

Every so often there is an event that is so earth shattering it has the power to completely change the world. These events range from when man first walked on the moon to the detonation of atomic bombs. These occurrences proved the atmospheric power of man, either for good or corruptive means, and altered our universal understanding. Other cataclysmic events, such as the Black Death and the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event are also explored. Readers will be astonished at the events that were felt across the globe.

For thousands of years, humans and their actions have shaped our history. But some events are so profound, they not only change the course of history, they also manage to leave a legacy so powerful, it can be called world-changing. This book looks at 10 of these events - from the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus which brought about a radical change to the face of those continents, to the attacks of 9/11, which ushered in a new era of warfare and terrorism. Each of the 10 world-changing events is examined in detail - what were the circumstances; who was involved and why; what kind of a legacy has it left; and how is it still relevant to us today? Spanning a significant portion of human history, from the age of discovery in the 15th century, to both World Wars, the birth of modern science and the end of Apartheid, this book not only examines the events themselves, but also places them in the context of other historical events and developments. Perfect for course work and cross-curricular activities spanning history, politics and science; the book includes 10 further momentous events, as well as a timeline that places them in the context of world history.

Striking images and fascinating details will enthrall readers as they travel back to an event or era in American history that made the nation what it is today. Comprehensible language that recounts the circumstances surrounding these movements will help readers understand the connections among events in broader political, social, and cultural contexts so that students can explain the different causes and effects of these historical moments. Excerpts from primary sources and discussion of the lasting impact of these past events on modern society will allow readers to examine the various factors that shaped the perspectives of people during each time period and how and why these views have changed over the centuries. Features include: Exciting topics discussed in an accessible yet engaging tone to captivate students. Informative sidebars expand upon each subject. Supports the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards for History to help students connect past events to current developments.

Striking images and fascinating details will enthrall readers as they travel back to an event or era in American history that made the nation what it is today. Comprehensible language that recounts the circumstances surrounding these movements will help readers understand the connections among events in broader political, social, and cultural contexts so that students can explain the different causes and effects of these historical moments. Excerpts from primary sources and discussion of the lasting impact of these past events on modern society will allow readers to examine the various factors that shaped the perspectives of people during each time period and how and why these views have changed over the centuries. Features include: Exciting topics discussed in an accessible yet engaging tone to captivate students. Informative sidebars expand upon each subject. Supports the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards for History to help students connect past events to current developments.

America's history is rich with triumphs and tragedies. Topics ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to the historic moon landing will leave readers with a greater sense of how today's society was shaped. In this series, readers will be immersed in prominent events that led to both nationwide celebration and mourning. Compelling stories are brought to life through the eyes of people involved in the events. Vivid details, profound primary-source quotes, and captivating images will transport readers into these momentous occasions that will be remembered for generations. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline of events, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Every so often there is an event that is so earth shattering it has the power to completely change the world. These events range from when man first walked on the moon to the detonation of atomic bombs. These occurrences proved the atmospheric power of man, either for good or corruptive means, and altered our universal understanding. Other cataclysmic events, such as the Black Death and the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event are also explored. Readers will be astonished at the events that were felt across the globe.