A detailed account of the history of Black, Hispanic, Native and Asian-Americans since 1900. The author uses biographical accounts of prominent figures to illustrate the changing nature of the political and social struggles of the era - the roles of Booker T. Washington, Harry Truman, Martin Luther King, Lyndon Johnson and Jesse Jackson are given particular emphasis. The relative importance of prominent individuals, grass-roots activists, organizations and external pressures are weighed up throughout.

Race Relations in the USA Since 1900 (Access to History)

Education & Teaching

Sanders, Vivienne

Schools & Teaching

Hodder Education

This title introduces the major political and social themes of this period of American history in an accessible and progressive way. Issues and events such as slavery, the origins and course of the American Civil War, boom and bust, and foreign policy are given full coverage. Particular topics such as the USA and the Cold War, involvement in Vietnam and race relations are also introduced and analysed. This is an essential text for students studying aspects of American history for AS and A Level.

An Introduction to American History, 1860-1990 (Access to History Context)

History

Farmer,Alan

Americas

Hodder Education Publishers

A detailed account of the history of Black, Hispanic, Native, and Asian Americans since 1900, this title uses biographical accounts of prominent figures to illustrate the changing nature of the political and social struggles of the era. The text gives particular emphasis to the roles of Booker T. Washington, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Lyndon Johnson, and Jesse Jackson, with an expanded feature on radicals in the 1960s. The relative importance of prominent individuals, grass-roots activists, private and public organizations, and external pressures are weighed up throughout this history of change, progress, and regression. Revised study guides are included and provide students with a firm basis for answering structured, essay, and source-based questions.

Race Relations in the USA since 1900 (Access to History)

Hodder&Stoughton

This title provides a thorough and lucid account of America's involvement in Vietnam during the period 1945-75. It starts with an introduction to the events that led to France's withdraw al from Vietnam and US support of Diem's government and goes on to examine how the conflict escalated and the USA became fully involved. The book also looks at the pressure for peace on the US home front and how this had an impact on the eventual withdraw al and fallout from the war. The role of key figures in the conflict, both American presidents and Vietnamese leaders, is analysed throughout.

The USA and Vietnam 1945-75 (Access to History)

The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for AS- and A-level history students. The new editions combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success. Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-68 has been written specifically to support the Edexcel and AQA AS Units for the 2008 specifications. It draws on respected and best-selling content from Race Relations in the USA, 1860-1981 and adapts this content in order to cover the requirements of the shorter units. Tracing the development of African American civil rights in the U.S., this title ranges from segregation in the 1950s to the growth of radicalism in the sixties. Throughout the book, key dates, terms, and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by examiners for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Access to History Civil Rights in the USA 1945-68

The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for AS- and A-level history students. The new titles combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success. Design features include: -AS questions and exam tips -Definitions of key terms -Summaries of key historical debates. This title is designed specifically for the Edexcel AS specifications for 2008. It charts the political course of America in this period, from the Watergate scandal to the Clinton years. It focuses both on the political and presidential developments of the time and analyzes how these manifest themselves socially and culturally, from sports to race relations. Finally, the book concludes by examining the state of the U.S. by 2001. Throughout the book, key dates, terms, and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Access to History Politics, Presidency, and Society in the USA 1968-2001

Civil Rights and Social Movements in the Americas (Access to History for the IB Diploma)

Endorsed for Edexcel Enable your students to develop high-level skills in their Edexcel A level History breadth and depth studies through expert narrative and extended reading, including bespoke essays from leading academics - Build a strong understanding of the period studied with authoritative, well-researched content written in an accessible and engaging style - Ensure continual improvement in students' essay writing, interpretation and source analysis skills, using practice questions and trusted guidance on successfully answering exam-style questions - Encourage students to undertake rolling revision and self-assessment by referring to end-of-chapter summaries and diagrams across the years - Help students monitor their progress and consolidate their knowledge through note-making activities and peer-support tasks - Provide students with the opportunity to analyse and evaluate works of real history, with specially commissioned historians' essays and extracts from academic works on the historical interpretations

History+ for Edexcel a Level: Democracies in Change: Britain and the USA in the Twentieth Century

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. This title: - Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications - Contains authoritative and engaging content. - Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing view s and approaches of historians. - Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply w hat they have learnt. This title is suitable for a variety of courses including: - Edexcel: Civil Rights and Race Relations in The USA 1850-2009

Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA 1850-2009 (Access to History)

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. This title is suitable for a variety of courses including: - OCR: The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993

The Cold War in Asia 1945-93 (Access to History)

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