This reader provides a wealth of political and diplomatic primary source documents, including many selections illustrated with photographs. Each document is preceded by a headnote that places the document within a historical context. Headnotes conclude with Questions to Consider, which stimulate comprehension of the document and provide comparative analysis of related selections.
- New selections include poetry by Anne Bradstreet, a "Great Awakening" sermon by Jonathan Edwards, labor rights and songs of labor organizations, and responses to the attacks of September 11, 2001.