
Rebels and Renegades
A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States
- 368 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Rebels and Renegades
A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States
About this book
Rebels and Renegades examines 350 years of history through the eyes of the uncompromising. Presented in nine clearly written chronological chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the major events and personalities in the history of extremism in the U.S. Besides chronicling the event itself, entries, ranging from 500 to 1000 words, include background information and historic effects. In addition to the chronology, sidebars highlight historical, biographical, cultural, and ethical aspects of the story, tying the past to the present. Topics include the influence of radical idea 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- CHAPTER ONE Colonization and Settlement
- CHAPTER TWO Revolution and Nation-Building
- CHAPTER THREE Expansion and Reform
- CHAPTER FOUR Civil War and Reconstruction
- CHAPTER FIVE Industrialization and the Progressive Era
- CHAPTER SIX World War I and the Roaring Twenties
- CHAPTER SEVEN The Great Depression and World War II
- CHAPTER EIGHT Postwar United States
- CHAPTER NINE Contemporary United States
- Bibliography
- Appendix: Primary Documents
- Index