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1919 the year that changed America, Martin W. Sandler

Label
1919 the year that changed America, Martin W. Sandler
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
10-14
resource.interestGradeLevel
7-8
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
1919 the year that changed America
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1047569426
Responsibility statement
Martin W. Sandler
Summary
"Some of the most important issues of our time were no less important 100 years ago. America in 1919, at the close of World War I, was shaken from the events of large-scale warfare, fearing a Communist takeover, and facing an incredible amount of social and political change. From Prohibition to women's suffrage, the labor strikes to the violence of the Red Summer and the Red Scare, this book explores each major movement of 1919. Showing how these events were interrelated and examining their continued relevance to our country a century later, Martin Sandler offers a unique historical perspective on the trajectory of the major movements of the 20th century. Showing readers how every current event has unique and fascinating history preceding it, this book will help them better understand the world they live in and the change many still seek today, offering educators a framework for discussing historical perspective and progress"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
An amazing event -- Women get the vote -- The red summer -- The red scare -- Strikes and more strikes -- A noble experiment -- A year that changed America -- Further reading and surfing -- Sources
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
Nineteen-nineteen the year that changed America
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