Events That Changed America in the Twentieth Century The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed America" Series

Unprecedented changes mark the American experience in the 20th century--global and "contained" wars, great technological innovations, and enormous social changes. To help students better understand the major developments in this tumultuous century and our future direction as a nation, it is imperative to reflect on the century's seminal events and their lasting impact.

Designed for students, this unique resource offers detailed description and expert 0alysis of the most important 20th-century events in America: Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the development of atomic energy, the Cold War, the Civil Rights and women's rights movements, the rise of television, the Vietnam War, and the Reagan revolution.