Dooley, Patricia L

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.

"This book examines how freedom of speech is reflected in pop culture by looking at numerous examples of films, websites, television shows, and songs that have touched on-and impacted-this issue"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of newspaper articles, reports of speeches and events during the early nineteenth century, which highlight the pressing issues of the time, including New Jersey's repeal of Women's Suffrage and the Embargo Act.