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Voices of the American Past, Volume II: Documents in U.S. History

J. Christopher Arndt

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VOICES OF THE AMERICAN PAST is a two-volume reader that presents a variety of diverse perspectives through more than 240 primary sources. Excerpts from speeches, letters, journals, magazine articles, hearings and government documents raise issues from both public and private aspects of American life throughout history. A "Guide to Reading and Interpreting Documents" in the front matter explains how and why historians use primary source evidence, and outlines basic points to help readers learn to analyze sources. Brief headnotes set each source into context. "Questions to Consider" precede each document, offering prompts for critical thinking and reflection. The volumes are organized chronologically into 27 chapters, with the Reconstruction chapter overlapping in both volumes.

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Release: February 09, 2011

ISBN: 1111341265

ISBN 13: 9781111341268

Voices of the American Past, Volume II: Documents in U.S. History

J. Christopher Arndt

4.2/5 ( ratings)

VOICES OF THE AMERICAN PAST is a two-volume reader that presents a variety of diverse perspectives through more than 240 primary sources. Excerpts from speeches, letters, journals, magazine articles, hearings and government documents raise issues from both public and private aspects of American life throughout history. A "Guide to Reading and Interpreting Documents" in the front matter explains how and why historians use primary source evidence, and outlines basic points to help readers learn to analyze sources. Brief headnotes set each source into context. "Questions to Consider" precede each document, offering prompts for critical thinking and reflection. The volumes are organized chronologically into 27 chapters, with the Reconstruction chapter overlapping in both volumes.

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Release: February 09, 2011

ISBN: 1111341265

ISBN 13: 9781111341268

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