Landmarks of the American mosaic

Examines the evolution of the Exclusion Act, looking at the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, the reasons behind the increasing Chinese population, and subsequent attempts to prevent further immigration and encourage Chinese Americans to leave the country.

Chronicles the conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers and the American government that took place between 1876 and 1890, recounting how thousands of Indians were slaughtered, taken from their lands, and forced to adapt to the settlers' way of life.

Chronicles the movement to abolish African slavery in the United States, explaining how an ancient practice evolved into the practices of the American South, and providing primary source documents that reveal the minds of key abolitionists and proslavery apologists.

This book provides a resource that introduces readers to Indian removal and resistance, focusing specifically on the Trail of Tears and the experiences of the Cherokee Nation while also covering earlier events and the aftermath of removal. This book offers the most current perspectives, incorporating key issues of assimilation, sovereignty, and Cherokee resistance and resilience throughout.

Explores the history of the Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, discussing why the riots happened and how they changed American culture afterward.

Presents a history of the Trail of Tears and the events leading up to it and transpiring because of it, highlighting the Cherokee experience and how they rebuilt their nation after marching on the trail.

Chronicles the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, detailing its development and the efforts of its leaders to oversee U.S.-Native American relations. Details the major policies that have shaped both the BIA and Native American tribes all over the country.

Presents the history of Native American boarding schools in America, offering both negative and positive experiences, and discussing their legacy. Includes a chronology, biographical sketches, a glossary, and primary documents.

Explores the events surrounding the Plessy v. Ferguson legal case, which centered around Homer Adolph Plessy, a man of mixed race, seating himself in an all-white train car. Discusses how the Plessy v. Ferguson case reflected issues of race in the late nineteenth century and outlines the impact of this case's ruling.

Chronicles the life of Cesar Chavez, and discusses his creation of the United Farm Workers Movement that used strikes, boycotts, and fasts to make cultural and political history. Includes biographical sketches, primary documents, a chronology, and a glossary.