America compared. Volume I To 1877 American history in international perspective

Synopsis

Ideal for instructors seeking to present U.S. history in a global context, this innovative reader pairs comparative readings on key issues such as slavery, immigration, imperialism, civil rights, and western expansion. Introductions to the selections provide historical context for the issue at hand, background information on the countries being compared, and discussion of ideas or arguments contained in the selections. Each chapter features two journal articles or excerpts from other books to enhance the text s distinct approach to historical events. At the end of each essay, Questions to Consider help students analyze the reading, relate it to significant historical issues, and assess the value of its comparative approach.