Le Blanc, Paul.

A Short History of the U. S. Working Class : From Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (229 pages)

Intro -- A Short History of the U.S. Working Class -- Preface to the 2016 Edition -- Preface -- Carl Sandburg, The People, Yes (excerpt) -- Introduction: Explaining the Title of This Book -- Chapter 1 Origins -- Chapter 2 The First American Revolution -- Chapter 3 Industrial Revolution -- Chapter 4 Slave Labor, Free Labor -- Chapter 5 The Second American Revolution -- Chapter 6 "Gilded Age" -- Chapter 7 Rainbow Working Class -- Chapter 8 Progressive Era -- Chapter 9 Corruption -- Chapter 10 Hardship and Resurgence -- Chapter 11 The Second World War and Its Aftermath -- Chapter 12 Cold War and Social Compact -- Chapter 13 American Dream -- Chapter 14 Unfinished Business -- Chapter 15 Rude Awakenings -- Chapter 16 Where To, What Next? -- Bibliographical Essay -- Glossary -- Timeline of the History of the United States -- U.S. Labor History Chronology.

Le Blanc presents a colorful, fact-filled history that concentrates on the struggles and achievements of the often neglected laboring majority.

9781608466696


Working class-United States-History.


Electronic books.

HD8066 .B53 2016

305.5/62/0973