内容説明
In 1804, the United States was a new nation and Thomas Jefferson sat in the White House. By 1902, the nation was becoming an industrial power with international activist Theodore Roosevelt at its head. Around the world, the nineteenth century witnessed similar revolutionary changes in culture, economics, transportation, and politics. This title shows students an exciting and easy path to a deep learning experience through original term paper suggestions in standard and alternative formats, including recommended books, websites, and multimedia. Students from high school age to undergraduate can get a jumpstart on assignments with the hundreds of term paper suggestions and research information offered here in an easy-to-use format. Users can quickly choose from the 100 important events, spanning the period from the Haitian Revolution that ended in 1804 to the Boer War of 1899-1902. With this book, the research experience is transformed and elevated. "Term Paper Resource Guide to Nineteenth-Century World History" is a superb source with which to motivate and educate students who have a wide range of interests and talents. Coverage includes key wars and revolts, independence movements, and theories that continue to have tremendous impact. In this title, each event entry begins with a brief summary to pique interest. Each entry offers original and thought-provoking term paper ideas in both standard and alternative formats that often incorporate the latest in electronic media, such as the iPod and iMovie. The best in primary and secondary sources for further research are annotated. Vetted, stable website suggestions and multimedia resources, usually videos, are noted for further viewing.
著者について
William T. Walker is professor of history, senior vice president for the college, vice president for academic affairs, and dean of the faculty at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA.
