1919: The Year that Changed America
1919: The Year that Changed America
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1919
Book Brief
1919: The Year that Changed America
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1919192
Book • Nonfiction
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Children`s LiteratureUnited States • 1910s
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US History•
World History1919
Middle grade
12-16 years
Super Short Summary
Aimed at young adults, Martin W. Sandler's history book 1919: The Year that Changed America discusses six transformative events from 1919, including Boston's Great Molasses Flood, women's suffrage via the Nineteenth Amendment, racist attacks during the Red Summer, the anti-Communist Red Scare, widespread labor unrest, and the onset of Prohibition.
Informative
Mysterious
Challenging
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
1919: The Year that Changed America by Martin W. Sandler has been praised for its compelling narrative and thorough research, bringing to life pivotal events that shaped modern America. However, some critics feel it occasionally glosses over complex issues. Overall, it provides an insightful and engaging exploration of a transformative year in American history.
Who Should Read 1919: The Year that Changed America?
A history enthusiast fascinated by pivotal moments in American history who enjoyed The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman or Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard will appreciate 1919: The Year that Changed America. This reader values well-researched, compelling narratives that connect past events to present-day issues.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Children`s LiteratureUnited States • 1910s
•
US History•
World History1919
Middle grade
12-16 years
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