1920's Research

From the series Handbook to Life in America. This book explores the way ordinary Americans lived, covering everything from the foods people ate to how they dressed and popular pastimes.

Primary Source documents related to the themes of books that where written during the Jazz Age. Books referenced include: Babbit, The Great Gatsby, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Sun Also Rises, and Passing.

Explores the history of the Jazz Age extending from the end of World War I in 1918 to the Wall Street crash in 1929.

A look at the individuals, themes, and moments that shaped Progressive Era in the United States. ABC-CLIO

This volume examines the defining themes and styles of African-American literature during this period, which laid the groundwork for contemporary African-American writers.

"This compilation of essays takes a closer look at this pivotal point in African American history, as well as its origins, identity, portrayal, of women, and rediscovered authors. This title seeks to offer not only expanded readings of the central themes that have long captivated the attention of scholars across time, but also providing valuable insight into the texts, authors, and critical perspectives too often overlooked. "

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.

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.

The Opinions Throughout History book series explores the evolving discussions about key controversies from US History. Each chapter includes a source document, discussion, and analysis. Books include Immigration | Gender: Roles and Rights | Voter's Rights | Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | War and the Military | Free Speech and Censorship | Mental Health | Guns | Law Enforcement | Worker Rights

Get insight into how American Life in past eras really was. Eras included: Colonial Period through American Revolution, American Revolution to the Civil War, Civil War to World War I, and World War I to the Present. ABC-CLIO