Shally-Jensen, Michael

Explores the 1930s in American history through an analysis of forty primary documents, on a variety of subjects including: The Great Depression, New Deal, programs, economic downturn and bank failures, Dust Bowl conditions, and the repeal of prohibition, in a variety of genres such as journals, letters, speeches, legislation, and court opinions.

"Offers in-depth critical analysis of 40 primary source documents important to this uproarious decade in American history. Articles begin by introducing readers to the historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document was written"--Provided by publisher.

"This collection will introduce students and educators to a diverse range of genres, including journals, letters, speeches, government legislation, and court opinions. Documents represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout American history. This...resource provides students and researchers with many new ways to explore the 1940s, as the country was affected by World War II"--Amazon.com.

Offers a range of historical documents on important figures and topics in the American West; examines an array of primary source documents with critical analysis, and includes the document's historical context, and a description of the author's life and the circumstances in which the document was written.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of North America and islands located in the Caribbean Sea.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of Western and Central Africa.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of the Eastern and Southern Africa.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of the Middle East and North Africa.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of Western Europe.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of nations and territories of Eastern Asia and in the Pacific Ocean.