Race relations in America : a reference guide with primary documents

The U.S.A. has struggled with racial issues since its birth more than two centuries ago.

In this pivotal study of racism in the United States, over 100 primary documents provide compelling evidence of how race has affected and shaped the country.

A narrative overview of each event, expert analysis, the text of contemporary primary, and reference materials will help both school and college students to understand how race has affected the U.S.

From the framing of the Constitution to the removal of American Indians and the Civil War, students will learn how racism is prevalent even in today's society, be it the 'War on Terror', anti-immigrant feelings, or views against casinos on Native American reservations.

Documents include excerpts from speeches, letters, pamphlets, books, essays, newspaper, magazine, and journal articles, government reports, congressional debates, laws, and court decisions.

This detailed work includes an overview of racism in America, and is then followed by compelling and revealing primary documents that help to illustrate 15 key events in history. These events include: constructing the Constitution; Indian removal; Nat Turner's rebellion; war with Mexico; the Civil War; Reconstruction; the end of the Indian Wars; anti-Asian internment; segregation and the New Deal; desegregation; casinos on Indian reservations; Affirmative Action; race on trial; new immigrants today; the 'War on Terrorism'.

Each section concludes with suggested readings and web sites.

The work is fully indexed.