Modern America: 1865 to the Present by Joanne De Pennington

Modern America: 1865 to the Present by Joanne De Pennington

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Modern America: 1865 to the Present by Joanne De Pennington

This title is a comprehensive core text from the Schools History Project covering the history of the USA from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to 1990.

Major themes include:
- Civil Rights: tracing the story of the black population from emancipation through to the 1960s.
- Foreign policy: examining the reasons for and the results of the USA's transition from isolationism to worldwide involvement in many arenas.
- Industrial growth and change: investigating the USA's development as an economic superpower and the problems and opportunities this has created.

Joanne de Pennington formerly taught at Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds, home of the Schools History Project.

Series Editor: Ian Dawson is Publications Director of the Schools History Project.

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ISBN 13 9780719577444
ISBN 10 0719577446
Title Modern America: 1865 to the Present
Author Joanne De Pennington
Series Shp Advanced History Core Texts
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder Education
Year published 2005-01-28
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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