1901-1953

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1901-1953

A chance to make good

African Americans, 1900-1929
1997
Chronicles the lives of African-Americans from the turn of the twentieth century to the Great Depression.

War, peace, and all that jazz

2003
Explores the development of the United States from 1917 to 1945, covering including the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.

A country on the move

the United States from 1900-1929
2002
Highlights key events in United States history from 1900 to 1929, focusing on how the country was impacted by increased imigration from other countries.

Crusader nation

the United States in peace and the Great War, 1898-1920
2006
Traces the economic, military, political, and cultural development of the United States in the first two decades of the twentieth century, and explores how those developments influenced modern America.

The tyranny of change

America in the Progressive Era, 1890-1920
2000
A history of America in the years between 1890 and 1920, looking at how the forces of industrialization affected the society, culture, politics, and economy of the country; discussing its impact on working men and women of all races; and examining the lives of some of the era's most prominent individuals.

War, peace, and all that jazz

2006
An overview of United States history from 1918 to 1945, discussing the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, political leaders, Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, and World War II.

Not much fun

the lost poems of Dorothy Parker
2001
Features the 122 uncollected poems of Dorothy Parker, including cynical commentaries, expermiments with structure, and topics of personal interest.

Who were the Progressives?

readings
2002
A collection of writings that examine the Progressives, their agenda, actions, and influence, and the role gender and ethnicity played on the group.

Boxcar Molly

a story from the Great Depression
2002
Examines conditions during the Great Depression through the story of Molly, a fourteen-year-old girl who takes to riding freight trains in search of a job and food.

The Industrial era

1865-1915
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in the industrial development of the United States.

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