social movements

Tells the true stories of musicians who have been moved by their convictions to become involved in the civil rights movement, the antiwar movement, political activism, the antinuclear crusade, human rights, and other calls for social change.

History and analysis of the animal rights movement chronicling its development from kindly petlovers to groups fighting for animal "rights.".

Examines the successes, failures and influences of some of the various social movements of the 1960s.

Introduces students to the environmental movement, discussing the people, legislation, and events that shaped the movement, as well as its impact on American history in the twentieth century.

Introduces the ethnic and group identity movements spawned by the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Covers groups marginalized by mainstream American society by a particular characteristic such as ethnic origin, race, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

Describes ten historic place in the United States associated with political and social movements, including Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, New York; and Wounded Knee, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Provides an in depth history of the origins and continued use of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic.".

Presents overviews of sixteen major American social movements, such as the civil rights, women's, gay and lesbian, and global justice movements, describing their histories, doctrines, branches, and goals.

Examines The Tea Pary movement and presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.

Examines the concept of progressivism, in which citizens demand the government do more for the public, looks at the role of progressivism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.