Debating historical issues in the media of the time

Presents a comprehensive study of the first twenty years of the nineteenth century and uses essays and primary source documents to examine twenty-six issues such as the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, slave revolts, immigration, and more.

Contains a collection of primary source documents, newspaper articles, editorials, and cartoons that discuss the opinions and stories of major events of the Civil War including Southern secession, Fort Sumter, Emancipation Proclamation, major campaigns, and the assassination of President Lincoln.

Explores the causes, significant events, and implications of World War I through primary source documents. Includes a chronology and selected bibliography.