Download or read book Dissent in America: To 1877. Pre-revolutionary roots, 1607-1760. Revolution and the birth of a nation, 1760-1820. Questioning the nation, 1820-1860. War and Reconstruction, 1860-1877 written by Ralph F. Young and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of primary sources presents the story of US History as told by dissenters who, throughout the course of American history, have fought to gain rights they believed were denied to them or others, or who disagree with the government or majority opinion. Each document is introduced by placing it in its historical context, and thought-provoking questions are provided to focus the student when s/he reads the text. Instructors are at liberty to choose the documents that best highlight a theme they wish to emphasize.