Chronicles the events leading to the 1770 Boston Massacre where a confrontation between British Redcoats and American Patriots resulted in the deaths of five colonists.
Chronicles the life of Stephen Decatur, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, schooling, entrance in the U.S. Navy, years as a naval captain, military achievements, and other related topics.
Contains over thirty groups of essays, each of which includes an overview of an issue related to American social and political movements between 1945 and 2000, followed by two opposing opinions. Arranged alphabetically by topic.
This is a pro-con series which debates important issues and events in world history through the use of essays. Also includes a time-line for the events in question.