Summary & Analysis - A People's History Of The United States - Based On The Book By Howard Zinn

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SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 
  
A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY HOWARD ZINN 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING 
  
CONTENT 
Encounters and Colonization 
The Development of Social Hierarchies 
The American Revolution and Its Contradictions 
Women, Westward Expansion and Indian Removal 
Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War 
Slavery, Abolition, and Reconstruction 
Labor, Capital, and the Rise of Dissent 
Imperialism and War 
Socialism, Reform, and Resistance 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States presents a critical examination of American history from the perspective of marginalized groups, challenging traditional narratives. It focuses on the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, women, and working-class people, highlighting their struggles and resistance against oppression. The book explores the roles of economic forces, racism, and sexism in shaping historical events. It shows how capitalism, imperialism, and the pursuit of wealth have led to exploitation and inequality. It also reveals how those in power have used propaganda and violence to maintain their dominance. The book emphasizes the importance of people's movements in pushing for social change, and calls on readers to recognize their role in the ongoing fight for a more just world.

Duração: 33 minutos (00:32:59)
Data de publicação: 29/01/2025; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —