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Shapers of the Great Debate on Jacksonian Democracy
A Biographical Dictionary
E-bok, 2004
883 kr
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The successful conclusion of the War of 1812 ushered in a new age of American history: the Jacksonian era. This book explores the background, motives, and goals of political and social leaders who dominated this era. Divided into three categories—Whigs, Democrats, and Writers and …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Conservation
A Biographical Dictionary
E-bok, 2004
1013 kr
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Through biographical examinations of some of the key figures in the debate on conservation, this book seeks to explore a range of subjects, such as the evolution of the conservation movement, its implications for policy-makers, and how it impacts the daily lives of people everywhere. The varying …
Shapers of the Great Debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787
A Biographical Dictionary
E-bok, 2005
1204 kr
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As the oldest still operational written constitution in the world, the U.S. Constitution—and the concepts it proclaims— have been under almost constant attack since its inception. At a convention in 1787, fifty-five delegates assembled in Philadelphia to revise and amend the Articles of …
Shapers of the Great Debate on the Civil War
A Biographical Dictionary
Av Dan Monroe, Bruce Tap
E-bok, 2005
1204 kr
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With the conclusion of the Mexican War in 1848, the United States seemed poised to fulfill the manifest destiny that was on the lips of journalists and politicians. Yet, even before the war was over, tensions over the issue of slavery erupted. Slavery symbolized the social, cultural, …
Shapers of the Great Debate on the Freedom of Religion
A Biographical Dictionary
E-bok, 2005
812 kr
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The First Amendment is categorical and concise on religion and the state: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Nevertheless, these few words have caused much confusion and controversy for successive generations. The debate …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Women's Rights
A Biographical Dictionary
E-bok, 2008
1158 kr
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The three waves of feminism are explored through the lives of the women who made history in bringing women's issues to the forefront of American society. Many early feminists supported not only women's rights, but also rights of slaves and contributed to the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment, …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Immigration
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 1999
980 kr
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Natives and immigrants, men and women, people from all regions, races, religions, and walks of life, have brought varying perspectives to the long-running debate on immigration. Drawing from a large cast of characters—from Thomas Jefferson, Booker T. Washington, and Cesar Chavez to Jane Addams, …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Jacksonian Democracy
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 2004
806 kr
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The successful conclusion of the War of 1812 ushered in a new age of American history: the Jacksonian era. This book explores the background, motives, and goals of political and social leaders who dominated this era. Divided into three categories—Whigs, Democrats, and Writers and …
Shapers of the Great Debate on the Civil War
A Biographical Dictionary
Av Dan Monroe, Bruce Tap
Inbunden, 2005
1096 kr
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With the conclusion of the Mexican War in 1848, the United States seemed poised to fulfill the manifest destiny that was on the lips of journalists and politicians. Yet, even before the war was over, tensions over the issue of slavery erupted. Slavery symbolized the social, cultural, …
Shapers of the Great Debate on the Freedom of Religion
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 2005
712 kr
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The First Amendment is categorical and concise on religion and the state: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Nevertheless, these few words have caused much confusion and controversy for successive generations. The debate …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Conservation
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 2004
923 kr
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Through biographical examinations of some of the key figures in the debate on conservation, this book seeks to explore a range of subjects, such as the evolution of the conservation movement, its implications for policy-makers, and how it impacts the daily lives of people everywhere. The varying …
Shapers of the Great Debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 2005
1130 kr
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As the oldest still operational written constitution in the world, the U.S. Constitution—and the concepts it proclaims— have been under almost constant attack since its inception. At a convention in 1787, fifty-five delegates assembled in Philadelphia to revise and amend the Articles of …
Shapers of the Great Debate on Women's Rights
A Biographical Dictionary
Inbunden, 2008
1055 kr
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The three waves of feminism are explored through the lives of the women who made history in bringing women's issues to the forefront of American society. Many early feminists supported not only women's rights, but also rights of slaves and contributed to the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment, …
