19th Century American History for Teens: Understanding the Themes, Ideologies, and Conflicts that Inform Our Present

by Rod Franchi

Overview

Explore the most important moments of the 19th century in this history book for teens

Help teens learn how the United States grew out of the seeds of rebellion. This 100-year journey into American history covers the period following the American Revolution all the way through the Civil War, the Gilded Age, and more. 19th Century American History for Teens offers a compelling look into the United States' formative years and shows how they made the country what it is today.

19th Century American History for Teens features:

• Event-focused learning—This standout choice among history books makes it easy to understand 19th century American history with chapters that explain what happened during key events and how they impacted the rest of the century.
• Closer looks—Teens will dive deep into major political and social conflicts, the considerations that went into history-changing decisions, and more.
• Critical thinking opportunities—Exciting storytelling makes this book fun to read while still providing teens with the info they need to draw their own conclusions about how the 19th century shaped the modern day.

Inspire teens to love learning about America's past with 19th Century American History for Teens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781648766534
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	07/06/2021
Series:	History for Teens
Pages:	177
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)
Lexile:	1030L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

About the Author

Rod Franchi has been a little too absorbed in history since his early years. He is currently an educator at Novi High School in Michigan, where he teaches AP US History (APUSH), AP Research, and Economics. You can find lessons Rod created to help kids think like historians at historychase.org.

Table of Contents

Introduction x

Chapter 1 The Declaration's Promise 1

The Beginnings of a Power Struggle 2

Revolution at Hand 3

Forming a New Federal Government 5

A New President and Two New Parties 8

The American Paradox 11

A New Century 12

Chapter 2 The Enslaved in America 17

Across the Atlantic 18

A Powerful System of Control 20

North and South 22

The Missouri Compromise 25

Abolitionists Instigate for Freedom 26

The Issue That Wouldn't Go Away 29

Chapter 3 Destiny Made Manifest 33

A New Nationalism, a New Culture 34

A New Economy 37

A New Democracy 39

The Push West 42

A Coordinated System of Removal 43

Trails of Tears 45

Chapter 4 Civil War 51

A House Divided 52

A President with a Plan 54

The War Begins 56

Emancipation! 59

Total War 62

A President Assassinated, a Martyr Born 64

Chapter 5 Struggle for Unity 69

Presidential Restoration 70

White South, Black Codes 72

Congress Takes Charge: Radical Reconstruction 74

Reconstruction Revolution 77

The Rise of the Ku Klux Klan 80

The End of Reconstruction 84

Chapter 6 Seeking Solutions in the West 89

Life on the Plains 90

Collision Course 91

Massacre on the Plains 95

The New Way Is the Old Way 98

Clash at Little Bighorn 100

Annihilation and Assimilation 103

Chapter 7 The Gilded Age of Big Business 109

The Age of Innovation 110

The Power of Steel 111

In Capitalism We Trust 114

Workers vs. Capital 117

A Changing America 120

The Gilded Age 122

Chapter 8 Change Takes Hold 129

The Next Frontier 130

Battle for Cuba and the Philippines 132

The City and the New America 135

The Temperance Movement 136

American Women Find Their Voices 139

The New Century 143

Legacy 146

Resources 148

References 151

Index 158

Editorial Reviews

Rod Franchi has created an antidote for the ‘one-thing-after-another’ poison that kills people’s enthusiasm for and interest in history. A masterful storyteller, Franchi speaks directly to students, weaving together historical details to link the present to our past as only a skillful history teacher can do. Students will enjoy the book as they learn from it and teachers will benefit from the meaningful plots and subplots Franchi sees running through the long 19th century.” —Bob Bain, associate professor of education and history, the University of Michigan

“This slim volume breaks down 19th century history to make it interesting and readable, highlighting topics of historical debate as well as events and figures that have been omitted from textbooks for years. Rod Franchi's high school teaching experience shines through in his clear, concise writing, accessible to today's teens and lesson-ready for classroom teachers.” —Bethany Bratney, National Board Certified teacher librarian

“Rod Franchi writes as one who truly understands how to speak to teenagers—the masterful tightrope walk of treating his readers like adults but recognizing they aren't quite adults yet. Many of my students struggle with understanding the historical context of the texts we read. They take history courses, but they don't always retain much beyond dates and names, and their writing and argumentation skills suffer. This book hooks them with the stories and solves their context problem in a way that’s accessible and interesting to many levels of teen readers.” —Hattie Maguire, AP English language and composition and AP seminar teacher

“Rod Franchi has an uncanny ability to unpack history, to get to the point, and to make the story fascinating. If you want to understand the core issues in the story, 19th Century American History for Teens is the book to read...whether you are a teen or decades past.” —James W. Fraser, professor of history and education, New York University, and author of By the People: A History of the United States

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