Challenge and Change: History of the Jews in AmericaThe first volume of the series presents the early years of American Jewish history from 1492-1880, using primary source material such as maps, letters, and supplementary readings. Complimentary teaching guide available. A concise presentation of the early years of American Jewish history, combining thematic and chronological explorations of events from the expulsion from Spain (1492) to the settlement in American cities from New York to Galveston (1880). Developed by the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History, in collaboration with renowned historians, researchers, and educators, this colorful history shows how the Jews brought their religion, traditions, languages, culture, and ideas to a new land. |
Contents
THE POWER OF RELIGION | 16 |
Unit | 24 |
BUILDING A NATION | 32 |
CHANGES IN JEWS AND JUDAISM | 40 |
Unit | 50 |
WESTWARD | 60 |
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