Horne, Gerald

Presents the argument that the Revolutionary War was more of a counter-revolution, a movement that the founding fathers fought in order to preserve their liberty to enslave others after Great Britain imposed abolition throughout the colonies.

Discusses the role African Americans played during the Mexican Revolution, their relationship with immigrants, and the United States government's growing fear of their disloyalty.

Examines the individuals and the issues involved in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case which affirmed the right of an accused person to effective legal representation.

Chronicles the life of W. E. B. Du Bois, describing his accomplishments as an author, scholar, and civil rights leader, along with his relationships with Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., and others. Includes a time line.