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Available as a print book and an ebook.
From book description: "This volume, Defining Documents in American History: Civil Rights (1954-2015), offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped civil rights’ struggles in American history. This text closely studies more than forty primary source documents and delivers a thorough examination of civil rights movements in the U.S. from 1954 to 2015. The material is organized under five broad categories: African American Civil Rights, Women and Equality, Latino Civil Rights, The Gay Rights Movement, Native American Rights"

An era that changed America forever is analyzed through the words of those who led, participated in, and opposed the protest movements that made the 1960s a signature epoch in U.S. culture. includes commentary and context for primary source documents.

This Infobase book includes a variety of topics related to the 1960s.

ABC-CLIO ebook. History of Revolts and Rebellions in America. Volume 1: 1600s - 1840. Volume 2: 1840 - 1914, Volume 3: 1915 - 2006

Examines often underrepresented but influential groups, whose recent rise in visibility has mirrored the profound changes occurring within the fabric of American society.

This set provides an overview of the history of racial and ethnic relations in America, from pre-contact to the present. It contextualizes the experiences and contributions of minorities within American politics, society, and culture; includes all people and ethnic groups that experienced minority status.

This reference work examines significant social movements in American history, covering each movement’s goals, tactics, and effects, as well as its successes and failures.

This title explores the history of gender roles in the United States. Each chapter includes a source document and a discussion of the historical context and relationship with today's issues.

"This set, Defining Documents in American History: LGBTQ+ (1923-2017) offers in-depth analysis of 35 primary source documents drawn from the ongoing movement to achieve recognition and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community, beginning with Emma Goldman's "On the Unjust Treatment of Homosexuals," written in 1923, through Danica Roem's speech in 2017, celebrating her election as the first openly transgender elected official in United States History."

A free book available through Salem Press about the history of Civil Disobedience. Includes information from the 1960s and the Civil Rights movement.

Available as a print book and an ebook.
From book description: "LGBTQ Events chronicles important historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities."