Description
Book SynopsisPresents a book-length collection of documents that spans the history of New Jersey, from the arrival of Dutch traders in the 1600s. Offering a balanced survey of New Jersey's history presented in the context of a changing nation, this volume is suitable for US history students at the high school and college levels.
Trade Review"I thoroughly enjoyed ... [this] compilation. Green has chosen ... very wisely from an enormous corpus of material. ... One gets the feel of the period under discussion." -- Peter O. Wacker * Rutgers University *
"I'm very enthusiastic about this book. A collection of documents which focuses on New Jersey but also reflects national themes and issues can provide teachers and students with a valuable educational tool." -- Joseph Stringer * Highland Park High School *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
Section One. European Exploration and Settlement
Section Two. Royal Colony to Statehood
Section Three. The Early Republic
Section Four. Liberty and Justice for All
Section Five. Capital and Labor
Section Six. War, Depression, War
Section Seven. Peace and Problems
Index
