Primary source readers. 20th century

Provides information about the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and introduces four men who contributed to or took advantage of the new technologies, including Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and Henry Ford.

A brief history of the immigration system in the United States, describing the process by which people from other countries were able to enter the country.

A brief biography of former first lady and human rights activist Eleanor Roosevelt that discusses her childhood, marriage, and life during and after the White House years.

Offers an introduction to the Cold War, focusing on the government leaders that influenced the war and its outcome.

Provides information on events in America between World War I and II, discussing segregation, the Harlem Renaissance, literature, the stock market crash, and other topics.

Examines the life of Winston Churchill during World War II, discussing his warnings about the Treasury of Versailles and Adolf Hitler, actions during war, and works with foreign diplomats; and includes archival photographs as well as information on other World War II heroes.

Examines the lives and accomplishments of four famous immigrants to the U.S., including Canada's Elijah McCoy, Russia's Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan from Ireland, and Chinese architect I.M.Pei, and includes brief information on other notable immigrants.