Waco Standoff

by Scott Gillam

Overview

This title examines an important historic event—the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh’s group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed are the social and religious contexts that contributed to the tragedy. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624018374
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Essential Events Set 9 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 To Act or to Wait? 6

Chapter 2 A Short History of the Davidians 18

Chapter 3 The Role of the Media 28

Chapter 4 A Deadly Confrontation 38

Chapter 5 Talk and Action 46

Chapter 6 Tensions Build 56

Chapter 7 Living Faith or False Religion? 66

Chapter 8 Apocalypse Now 74

Chapter 9 The Aftermath 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

About the Consultant 112