Debating the issues in colonial newspapers
Subtitle: primary documents on events of the period
By: David A. Copeland.
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 397
Subjects: Public opinion -- United States -- History -- 17th century -- Sources.; Public opinion -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Sources.; American newspapers -- Abstracts.; United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources.; United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sources.; United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Public opinion.
Genres: Sources.; Abstracts.
Description: "With this collection of primary source documents from colonial newspapers, students will be able to debate the issues of colonial America. Pro and con opinion pieces, letters, essays and news reports that were printed in colonial newspapers will help the reader to understand the differing viewpoints of colonial Americans on the key issues from 1690 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Nearly 300 documents, organized chronologically by event, will help readers step back in time to debate the issues faced by 18th century Americans. The work covers 31 events from abolition, religion, and women's rights to the Stamp Act crisis and the Boston Tea Party. This collection will be a valuable tool for research and classroom discussion."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [387]-389) and index.