October 1, 2008
Gr 10 Up-Rich in descriptions, detail, and bibliographic information, this is a noteworthy study. The 10 essays introduce a range of topics including Native American history, indentured servitude, slavery, urban life, religion, land ownership, the role of women in all aspects of life, and westward expansion during the era. The articles include in-text citations and quotes from primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and land records, as well as from distinguished historians-all outstanding features. Sidebars and black-and-white illustrations are scattered throughout, and each entry is followed by a bibliography and further reading suggestions. The work closes with a collection of primary-source documents and a bibliographic essay. The reading level and complex ideas presented make it best suited to advanced-placement students."Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL"
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