At issue in history

Presents a collection of thirteen controversial essays that debate the events surrounding the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and discusses the efforts to impeach him, Ford's decision to pardon him, and the legacy of Watergate.

Authors present various viewpoints on the relationship between Indians and the government and discuss issues surrounding the establishment and perpetuation of the reservation system.

Authors offer various opinions on who or what was to blame for the sinking of the "Titanic" and discuss information obtained from the wreckage of the "Titanic" that has influenced theories about the disaster.

Presents thirteen critical essays addressing the issue of the U.S. attack on Afghanistan in October 2001, and examines the controversy surround American involvement.

Contains primary and secondary source articles which trace the conquest of the New World, providing information on Christopher Columbus, the Conquistadors, and the Indians.

Contains fourteen essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to America's entry into World War I, discussing American neutrality, military preparedness, and the decision for war.

Contains a collection of essays that examine the history and consequences of human medial trials in the United States, including information on the Tuskegee study, the Willowbrook Hapatitus study, and the Fernald School radiation experiments.

Presents seven historical documents by such figures as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Horace Greeley that argue different viewpoints on the idea of emancipation and the potential effects of emancipation during the Civil War, and four essays by historians assessing the Emancipation Proclamation's impact.

Contains thirteen primary and secondary source articles that provide varying perspectives on issues related to American war crimes in Vietnam, the My Lai massacre, and Vietnamese war crimes.