CHALLENGE AND CHANGE 1 HISTORY OF THE JEWS IN AMERICA
Early Settlement Through the First Migration
By Dr. Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg
Historical Consultant: Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna

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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—America. Contents:     1. Jews in the New World     2. The Revolutionary War and the New Republic     3. Central European Jews Come to America Using the following features, each chapter engages students in a critical analysis of the material: Reflect On It: Thematic questions motivate and challenge students, helping them to understand the driving forces of each historical era Learn It: Definitions of key terms, including "common era," "Sephardic and Ashkenazic," "naturalization," and "hacham," enable students to place each term in historical context Think About It: Provocative questions inspire students to develop their own interpretations of events Do It: Hands-on activities encourage research and discussion Click On It: Links to websites allow students to further explore each chapter topic Timeline: Concise graphic presentation of important historical events from 1486 to 1771 provide a clear sequence of historical events and personalities Primary source material, including maps, letters, and supplementary readings, bring history to life for students. Challenge and Change Complete Expansion Pak* * Expansion Pak pricing available only on orders placed directly with Behrman House. Complimentary Teaching Guide Teaching Guide included with each order of five or more copies of the pupil edition, at no charge. (198) Download this guide. Title-at-a-Glance Challenge and Change 1 Grades 6-9 80 pages 8½" x 11" Full color Includes activities, photographs, primary source documents, maps, and time lines