Turning points

"A historical account of the social media boom, including technological advancements that enabled widespread Internet use, the people involved, how companies such as Facebook and Twitter capitalized on it, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

Native peoples of the United States have rich histories and traditions that help them maintain varied cultural identities in modern society. In the past, white Americans attempted to hide or eradicate these cultures, seeing Native Americans as an obstacle to prosperity. This distorted view eventually led to the deadly forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears.

The Civil War still holds a prominent place in the American imagination-reenactments and battlefield visits are popular tourist attractions for both Northerners and Southerners. The underlying issues of racism and states' rights that caused the war are also still visible in American society.

In-depth sidebars help readers connect these events to their own lives by examining how the American Revolution is presented in pop culture, and by exploring what the historical sites mentioned are like today.

"The intellectual and cultural expansion of the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance deeply enriched American society. Recently freed from slavery, black Americans finally had an opportunity to freely express themselves even though they continued to face many hardships, including segregation and poverty. Through main text that features annotated quotes from primary sources and historical photographs, readers learn about the contributions people of color made to art, literature, and music in the 1920s. In-depth sidebars connect these past achievements with those of the present, and discussion questions ask readers to think critically about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance"--Provided by publisher.

"A historical account of the Human Genome Project, including the events the made genome sequencing possible, the people involved, the competition between public and private sectors, and the ways in which its effects are felt today"--Provided by publisher.

"A historical account of global refugee crisis, including the events that have triggered ongoing crises, the people involved, the border politics and camp construction issues, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

"A historical account of extreme weather events and climate patterns, including human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the U.S. Pentagon, discussing the origins of Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda organization, why the Islamic radicals planned and executed the attacks, and what has happened in the world since then.

"A historical account of the Arab Spring, including the events leading up to the string of protests, the people involved, the conditions of political instability, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.