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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker

Civil War surgeon & medal of honor recipient
Examines the life and career of Civil War surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, one of the first female physicians in the United States.

Voices of revolutionary America

contemporary accounts of daily life
An examination of daily life during the American Revolutionary War, discussing marriage, childbirth, learning a trade, cost of living, slavery, and religion.

Barron's AP United States government & politics

A preparation guide for the Advanced Placement exam in United States government and politics that provides an overview of key topics, sample questions, test-taking strategies, and two full-length practice exams.

We are not beasts of burden

Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, California, 1965-1970
Examines events that led to the Delano Grape Strike from 1965 through 1970, discussing low wages, dangerous working conditions, the leadership of Cesar Chavez, the United States Farmworkers Union, and other related topics.

American inventors, entrepreneurs, and business visionaries

Profiles more than 280 men and women who have made history with their innovative ideas, entrepreneurial ventures, and abilities to make the impossible possible.

Trumpism and the future of the Republican Party

"Anthology of curated essays exploring Donald Trump's role as leader of the Republican Party and what will happen to the party beyond his presidency"--Provided by publisher.

Is America a democracy or an oligarchy?

"Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation's political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this volume examine the development of the country from political, social, and economic perspectives to determine whether the country can still be considered a democracy"--.

COLD WAR ROADSHOW

Recounts the road trip across America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and President Eisenhower in the fall of 1959 at the height of the Cold War.

Gettysburg

Gods and Generals
Gods and generals (219 min.): "... reveals the spirited allegiances and fierce combat of earlier Civil War struggles, framing its tale with the fateful clashes of Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville."--Container.

You are there

America grows up
The overthrow of the Tweed Ring: November 7th, 1871. New York citizens are fed up with the corruption of William Tweed who has gained political control through bribery and intimidation. New York Times editor Louis J. Jennings, Sheriff James O'Brien and cartoonist Thomas Nast begin a movement to rid the city of Tweed which proves to be successful on election day.

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