Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: Endangered Species Act of 1973: Should the Tellico Dam Have Been Built? In the 1970s, environmentalists and other groups sued the federal government... read more →

Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: Hurricane Katrina: What Was Responsible for the Devastating Flooding of New Orleans? In 2005, flooding that followed Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Louisiana.... read more →

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Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: THE BAKKE CASE: Is Affirmative Action Necessary and Legal, or Does It Violate the U.S. Constitution? In 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court considered... read more →

Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: THE HAYMARKET AFFAIR: Were the Eight Accused Defendants Guilty of Murder? During a peaceful labor protest meeting near Haymarket Square in Chicago on... read more →