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A People’s History of the United States

Biography & History

A People’s History of the United States

Biography & History

A People’s History of the United States

Howard Zinn

From its inception, the American government was designed to maintain the dominance of the affluent and influential. It has achieved this objective by forming strong alliances with major corporations, seizing indigenous lands, enslaving African individuals and their offspring, and systematically causing divisions among working-class individuals in various ways.

politics

american-history

social-justice

32 min

14 Bite

Einblick

Worum geht es?

A People's History of the United States provides a narrative of America's history from the viewpoint of those who have been marginalized, disempowered, and subjected to oppression. In these bites, you'll find a portrayal of a history of revolts, protests, and activism in opposition to a government that benefits the interests of the wealthy.

Buchzusammenfassung

Howard Zinn was a historian, author, professor, playwright and activist. Throughout his life he has written extensively on racial discrimination, class conflict, war and history. His work as an 18-year-old shipyard laborer and flying bombing missions in World War II helped shape his views on anti-war and history.

"Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it."

"We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world."

"There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people."

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Alle Bissen

14 Bites

The abuse and genocide of Native Americans have often been overlooked by famous historians.

European enslavement of Africans was prompted by the resistance of Native Americans.

The U.S. government was established for and remains under the control of wealthy landowners even today.

Women faced harsh conditions in early American society, but they eventually started to come together and organize for change.

The expansion of the United States was accomplished by the use of force against Native Americans and Mexico.

The Civil War wasn't fought to end slavery but to maintain the existing state of affairs.

The 19th century witnessed the emergence of a strong labor movement.

Unions and democratic socialism flourished throughout the period of industrialization.

World War I exposed the deceit and double standards of the U.S. government.

World War II led to a permanent and significant increase in U.S. military expenditures.

U.S. foreign policy has been driven by economic interests and has been justified to the public through deceitful means.

The government's reaction to the civil rights movement involved suppression rather than the pursuit of justice.

Following the Vietnam War, the U.S. government persisted in engaging in deceitful military operations.

To fulfill its capitalist interests, The United States consistently oppresses foreign populations.

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