American Radicalism [Paperback]

This collection contains ten of the best scholarly essays on significant events and figures over the last two hundred years of the radical tradition in American history. Arranged chronologically, each chapter contains an introduction and one major article, plus four primary documents that bring to vivid life the ideas and people involved in particular radical struggles. Concise introductions to all articles and documents, chronologies, and suggested reading lists place this book at the forefront of student guides to American Radicalism.Series Editor's Preface.

Introduction: The Nature and Significance of Radicalism in American History.

1. Riot and Radicalism in the American Revolution:.

Chronology.

Article Headnote.

Food Rioters and the American Revolution: Barbara Clark Smith.

Documents.

Headnote.

Letter from John Gibson to Maryland Council of Safety, 4 January 1777, Concerning Salt Monopolizers.

Letter, Abigail Adams to John Adams, 20 April 1777, Concerning High Prices and Merchants' Profiteering.

Broadside, August 29, 1779, Philadelphia, Gentlemen and Fellow Citiz[ens]. .

Satirical Old Women's Petition Against Tea Boycott.

Suggested Further Reading.

2. Women's Networks and Women's Protest:.

Chronology.

Article Headnote.

The Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention: A Study of Social Networks: Judith Wellman.

Documents.

Headnote.

Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments.

Excerpts from Reminiscences : Emily Collins.

The Rights of Women : Frederick Douglass.

Excerpts from Solitude of Self : Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

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