Opposing Viewpoints in American History: From Colonial Time to Reconstruction

by William Dudley

America's history is filled with controversy, whether it relates to how an event was chronicled, or the truth of the events themselves, the historical timeline of America is never without debate. This volume presents carefully selected conflicting essays with primary and secondary source quotations to allow students to debate the questions that come to mind with each event. Study questions for each section provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Students will understand the rich history of disputation that has formed and informed American history from colonial times to the reconstruction.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

187 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[bjneary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume contains good information for high level readers. It presents expanded perspectives on many of the topics covered. The timelines at the start of each chapter are useful and the primary sources are interesting. To stimulate students’ critical thinking skills, questions have been added that encourage interest and reinforce comprehension. This can be used with or without a textbook and the viewpoints trace American political, social, and diplomatic history with many different American voices, expressing opinions on the critical issues of their times. Contains an Index. Nonfiction – United States- History