Descriptor
| United States History | 3 |
| Agenda Setting | 1 |
| Black Culture | 1 |
| Black History | 1 |
| Civil Liberties | 1 |
| Colonial History (United… | 1 |
| Colonialism | 1 |
| Communism | 1 |
| Conservatism | 1 |
| Constitutional History | 1 |
| Constitutional Law | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 3 |
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Teachers | 2 |
Location
| New York | 3 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Schechter, Stephen L. – 1988
"The Federalist" should be understood as a document with three purposes. It is: a campaign document designed to win popular support for the proposed Constitution; a serious work of political thought, analyzing the nature of free societies; and the authoritative commentary on the Constitution. This guide is intended to help readers of…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Political Power, Political Science
Peer reviewedNewman, Marc – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, although slavery is a major topic in U.S. history, the geographical focus is primarily on the South. Discusses slavery and two slave revolts in colonial New York in the early 1700s. Includes descriptions of the slave revolts and two information tables. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Civil Liberties, Colonial History (United States)
Peer reviewedZahavi, Gerald – Journal of American History, 1996
Provides a fascinating look at the ideological and cultural schisms that developed between the communist party and local trade unions in Schenectady, New York. By the 1950s trade unions had become more conservative while the communist party championed the rights of women and blacks. This split debilitated the communist party. (MJP)
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Communism, Conservatism, Employer Employee Relationship
