Primary source readers. 20th century

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Segunda Guerra Mundial

A brief profile of some of the major battles, people, and issues of World War II including how Adolf Hitler rose to power.

The industrial revolution

A brief analysis of the rise of the Industrial Age in Great Britain and America, discussing such topics as immigrant and slave labor, child labor laws, and labor unions.

Martin Luther King Jr

A brief overview of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, nonviolent protest.

Famous immigrants

Examines the lives and accomplishments of four famous immigrants to the U.S., including Canada's Elijah McCoy, Russia's Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan from Ireland, and Chinese architect I.M.Pei, and includes brief information on other notable immigrants.

World War II

2008
A brief profile of some of the major battles, people, and issues of World War II including how Adolf Hitler rose to power.

World War II

2008
A brief profile of some of the major battles, people, and issues of World War II including how Adolf Hitler rose to power.

Woodrow Wilson

2008
Offers a brief overview of the life of American President Woodrow Wilson, discussing his childhood, schooling, years as a governor, term as president, and other related topics.

Modern Middle East

2008
A brief introduction to the politics, culture, and conflicts of Middle Eastern countries--which includes Israel, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq--in the twentieth century.

Leaders of the Middle East

2008
A brief introduction to the leaders of the Middle Eastern countries of Israel, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, and the conflicts, violence, and attempts at peace in the region.

The industrial revolution

2008
A brief analysis of the rise of the Industrial Age in Great Britain and America, discussing such topics as immigrant and slave labor, child labor laws, and labor unions.

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