Defining Documents in American History: Dissent & Protest, Second Edition

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This new edition adds a significant amount of new material on dissent and protest movements that have made great impact on American culture.

• No Kings Protests
• Protests over the Israel-Hamas War
• Abortion Rights Protests
• “Stop the Steal” Protests
• COVID Lockdown Protests
• Black Lives Matter
• March For Our Lives & Student Walkouts
• Women’s March

The set examines crucial documents from various protests, dissents, revolts, riots, and revolutions throughout American history, from the American Revolution to the Immigration and ICE protests of today. This text closely studies more than 100 primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of issues so important to Americans that they took action, exercised their rights and stood up to protest.

These 100+ detailed thought-provoking analysis of speeches and documents organized into the following categories:

• From Colonies to Nation

• Slavery and Abolition

• Sectional Conflict, Civil War, Reconstruction

• African American Civil Rights

• Women's Rights

• Political and Social Protest

• Anti-War Activism

Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. Written by historians and teachers, several elements explain the document's historical impact and provide thoughtful critical analysis, including a Summary Overview, Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes. Plus, an historical timeline, bibliography of important supplemental readings, and Web Resources will support readers in understanding the broader historical events covered.

The documents include highlight American's commitment to stand up and fight for the issues they believe in. This title will be a welcome addition to the history collections of high schools, undergraduate libraries, and public libraries.

View a Full List of Defining Document Titles