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The Revolutionary era
primary documents on events from 1776 to 1800
By Humphrey, Carol Sue
- ISBN
- 978-0-31332-083-5
- Publisher
- Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2003.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2004
Gr 9-Up These collections feature excerpts from contemporary newspapers-opinion pieces, essays, letters, interviews, and poems-in addition to straightforward reporting. Each covers 26 to 30 key events and issues, with 4 to 12 excerpts for each presented in a pro/con format. Each chapter begins with an overview of the issue/event and brief summary of the documents, and concludes with discussion questions. A few black-and-white illustrations are included. Unfortunately, there are no maps or descriptive lists of persons and incidents mentioned. The absence of glossaries or annotatio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
