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"Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity. The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics,...
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"For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent people from casting ballots or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections. Perfect for students who want to know more about voting rights, this nonfiction book contains an extensive view of suffrage from the...
10) Abraham Lincoln
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"Even though he grew up on the frontier without a formal education, Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) worked his way up in the government. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, then to the U.S. House of Representatives, and then became the 16th president of the United States. During his short time as president, he led the United States through the Civil War, brought about the emancipation of slaves, and strengthened the federal government."--Provided...
15) Political power
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Explores the work of Asian American political activists, and highlights important court cases that have influenced the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Includes color photographs, sidebars, an activity, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Extends the history of black voter suppression in the United States and various tactics such as registration purging, redistricting, and gerrymandering. Explores the ways that supporters of Black rights have protested and used their skills to fight for voter rights. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a demographics chart, and further resources.
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Discusses the motivations behind the Revolutionary War from all sides, including why the colonists dumped tea into the Boston harbor, why the British government clung to the thirteen colonies with such force, and why the French and Spanish lent a helping hand to the colonies.