America Past and Present, Brief Edition, Volume II (since 1865), Primary Source Edition

by Divine, Robert A.; Breen, T. H.; Fredrickson, George M.; Williams, R. Hal; Gross, Ariela J.; Brands, H. W.; Roberts, Randy

• ISBN13: 9780321365712
• ISBN10: 0321365712
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

The Primary Sources EDITION of America Past and Present integrates the social and political dimensions of American history into one rich chronological narrative and includes 2 to 3 primary sources per chapter with critical thinking questions for each source. This EDITION features all of the strengths found in the successful comprehensive text: a compelling narrative, clear organization, and exceptional pedagogy. An attractive four-color design highlighted with numerous maps and photos will engage readers.

Table of Contents

Additional Primary Sources are listed at the end of this Table of Contents

The Agony of Reconstruction

Robert Smalls and Black Politicians During Reconstruction

The President Versus Congress

Reconstructing Southern Society

Retreat from Reconstruction

Reunion and the New South

Conclusion: The "Unfinished Revolution"

The West: Exploiting an Empire

Lean Bear's Changing West

Beyond the Frontier

Crushing the Native Americans

Settlement of the West

The Bonanza West

Conclusion: The Meaning of the West

The Industrial Society

A Machine Culture

Industrial Development

An Empire on Rails

An Industrial Empire

The Sellers

The Wage Earners

Conclusion: Industrializations Benefits and Costs

Toward an Urban Society, 1877-1900

The Overcrowded City

The Lure of the City

Social and Cultural Change, 1877-1900

The Stirrings of Reform

Conclusion: A Pluralistic Society

We Americans: Ellis Island: Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears

Political Realignments in the 1890s

Hardship and Heartache

Politics of Stalemate

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