Dissent In America

This collection of primary sources presents the story of American 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 reader when s/he reads the text. Readers interested in American History looking for an interesting collection of primary sources that present this countryâ??s 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 of majority opinion.