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Cengage Gale Gale Encyclopedia of Us History Govol Ernment and Politics 2 Vols by Gale
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. History: Government and Politics provides a concise history of the U.S. government and political scene throughout American history, with a particular emphasis on how government and politics effects---and is affected by---social change.In two volumes, the set is organized chronologically, by era, into chapters. Chapters include:Precolonial EraColonial EraAmerican RevolutionExpansion to the MississippiCivil War EraGilded AgeProgressive EraGreat Depression and World War IIPostwar EraWatergate EraInternet AgeEach chapter features an introductory essay on the era followed by entries grouped under consistent subheads:IntroductionHow They Were GovernedImportant Figures of the DayPolitical Parties, Platforms, and Key IssuesCurrent Events and Social MovementsLegislation, Court Cases, and TrialsGale Encyclopedia of U.S. History: Government and Politics consists of approximately 400 entries, including subject entries and biographies that average about 1, 000 words; 350 images, including maps; a chronology; a glossary; sources for further study; and a general index.