Slavery and the Missouri Compromise

by Elisabeth Herschbach

Overview

Explores the Missouri Compromise and its relationship to slavery in the United States. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641851909
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Expansion of our Nation
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

AV² Book Code 2

Chapter 1 Slavery in an Expanding Nation 4

Chapter 2 A Heated Debate 10

Chapter 3 Drawing a Line 16

Chapter 4 A Short-Lived Solution 22

Voices from the Past Frederick Douglass 28

Quiz 30

Key Words/Index 31

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Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 3–5—Each title addresses an important concept or series of events in 19th-century U.S. history and will provide adequate background, though the narrative focus is often broad and diffuse, leading to ambiguity. Writing is concise, but not unnecessarily simple. Supplemental features include "Voices of the Past" profiles of significant historical figures, such as Shoshone translator Sacagawea and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Many of the illustrations throughout the series are colored woodcuts that may fail to engage readers; however, there is some use of period portraits and illustrations, in addition to contemporary photos of replicas, as, for example, a Lewis and Clark–era keelboat. Simple maps are included where appropriate. A glossary and one page of reflection questions conclude each volume, as well as a scant index and a few book recommendations for further inquiry. No sources are cited. VERDICT A secondary purchase for larger elementary libraries.

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