Contents:
- The Civil War and the Jews - the positions Jews took in the debate on slavery and their role fighting in the Civil War, for both the North and the South.
- Immigration and Labor - how and why Jews left Eastern Europe, the conditions they faced during the journey and on their arrival in the United States, and their contributions to the labor movement.
- American Jews and Zionism - the development of the Zionist movement in the United States and how world-wide events affected the growth of Zionism and the birth of the State of Israel.
Using the following features, each chapter engages students in a critical analysis of the material:
- Reflect On It: Thematic questions motivate and challenge students, helping them to understand the driving forces of each historical era
- Learn It: Definitions of key terms, including "abolitionists," "pogrom," "steerage," and "mandate" enable students to place each term in historical context
- Think About It: Provocative questions inspire students to develop their own interpretations of events
- Do It: Hands-on activities encourage research and discussion
- Click On It: Links to websites allow students to further explore each chapter topic
- Timeline: Concise graphic presentation of important historical events from 1830 to 1960 provide a clear sequence of historical events and personalities
Primary source materials, including maps, letters, and supplementary readings, bring history to life for students, making Challenge and Change an ideal choice for a middle school or high school history elective.
Contents:
- The Civil War and the Jews - the positions Jews took in the debate on slavery and their role fighting in the Civil War, for both the North and the South.
- Immigration and Labor - how and why Jews left Eastern Europe, the conditions they faced during the journey and on their arrival in the United States, and their contributions to the labor movement.
- American Jews and Zionism - the development of the Zionist movement in the United States and how world-wide events affected the growth of Zionism and the birth of the State of Israel.
Using the following features, each chapter engages students in a critical analysis of the material:
- Reflect On It: Thematic questions motivate and challenge students, helping them to understand the driving forces of each historical era
- Learn It: Definitions of key terms, including "abolitionists," "pogrom," "steerage," and "mandate" enable students to place each term in historical context
- Think About It: Provocative questions inspire students to develop their own interpretations of events
- Do It: Hands-on activities encourage research and discussion
- Click On It: Links to websites allow students to further explore each chapter topic
- Timeline: Concise graphic presentation of important historical events from 1830 to 1960 provide a clear sequence of historical events and personalities
Primary source materials, including maps, letters, and supplementary readings, bring history to life for students, making Challenge and Change an ideal choice for a middle school or high school history elective.

Challenge & Change 2
80
Challenge & Change 2
80Paperback(New Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780874417784 |
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Publisher: | Behrman House Publishing |
Publication date: | 01/01/2005 |
Series: | Challenge and Change |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 80 |
Product dimensions: | 8.42(w) x 10.84(h) x 0.44(d) |
Age Range: | 12 - 15 Years |