The Great Depression began when the never-ending party of the Roaring Twenties came to a sudden half. On October 29, 1929, which became known as (3z(BBlack Tuesday,(3y (Bthe stock market crashed, starting a downward economic slide.
Explores the facts surrounding the Watergate scandal, discussing the career of former president Richard Nixon, the crimes that were being committed by the United States government and more.
Traces the history of Alaska through the Russian exploration and settlement to the American purchase of the territory by William Seward in 1867, discussing key personalities and events during this period.
Text and accompanying photographs examine the how and why of the forced migration of Cherokee and Choctaw tribes and shows the impact it made on the lives of Native Americans.
Includes personal accounts to describe the period in American history when Japanese Americans were detained in internment camps; also, discusses the issues and controversy surrounding the decision.