Rebels and Renegades: A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States

by Hamilton,Neil A.

• ISBN13: 9780415936392
• ISBN10: 041593639X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-11
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Presented in nine chronological chapters, the major movements, events, and personalities in the 350-year history of extremism in the United States make lively reading for students and teachers alike. The entries range from 500 to 1000 words, include detailed descriptions of key movements, people and events. Sidebars throughout highlight historical, biographical, cultural, and ethical aspects of these stories, tying the past to the present. Topics include the influence of radical ideas on the mainstream, the role of violence in radicalism, and the evolving relationship between radicals and the media. An extensive appendix of excerpts, transcripts, and full source documents round out the work. This well-organized work will prove valuable for American history, political science, religion, and cultural studies curricula.

Author Biography

Neil A. Hamilton is professor of American History at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(7)
Colonization and Settlement	7	(28)
Revolution and Nation-Building	35	(32)
Expansion and Reform	67	(36)
Civil War and Reconstruction	103	(30)
Industrialization and the Progressive Era	133	(36)
World War I and the Roaring Twenties	169	(30)
The Great Depression and World War II	199	(32)
Postwar United States	231	(48)
Contemporary United States	279	(38)
Bibliography	317	(4)
Appendix: Primary Documents	321	(28)
Index	349