Bibliograph

The unpopular ones, fifteen American men and women who stood up for what they believed in, Jules Archer ; foreword by Kathleen Krull

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The unpopular ones, fifteen American men and women who stood up for what they believed in, Jules Archer ; foreword by Kathleen Krull

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-181) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The unpopular ones

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907190748

Responsibility statement

Jules Archer ; foreword by Kathleen Krull

Series statement

Jules Archer history for young readers

Sub title

fifteen American men and women who stood up for what they believed in

Summary

"Slavery is wrong. Women can be doctors. Women can wear pants. These are truths that most Americans today would agree are unambiguous. But there was a time in this country when each of those statements resulted in vicious criticism. When she wore pants, Amelia Bloomer was a "hussy," subjected to jeers and catcalls. As the only female doctor in the entire western United States, Bethenia Owens was so unpopular that she was threatened with tar and feathers and driven out of town. And when Jonathan Walker was caught helping escaped slaves, he was branded with the letters "SS," for "slave stealer." Today we recognize these unpopular ones as both brave and in the right. Their stories remind young readers that sometimes it is important to speak out against the popular opinions of the time. What are those opinions in today's world? These fifteen men and women set stunning examples of standing up for what's right. Be inspired by their courage and perseverance when up against the odds. Whose unpopular beliefs today will be the truths of tomorrow? Will you be one of the unpopular ones?"--Jacket

Table Of Contents

"Newe and dangerous opinions": Roger Williams -- Morning star of liberty: John Peter Zenger -- "Whether it be popular or unpopular": Thomas Paine -- The common scold: Anne Royall -- The beatnik of 1830: Joseph Palmer -- "Burn the Tribune! Hang Old Greeley!": Horace Greeley -- "I was not born to be forced": Henry David Thoreau -- The branded hand: Jonathan Walker -- "If the women mean to wear the pants": Amelia Jenks Bloomer -- "The minority are right!": Eugene Debs -- "I believe that men will see the truth": Woodrow Wilson -- First lady doctor in the West: Bethenia Owens -- "The law was wrong, not I": Margaret Sanger -- "The atomic clock ticks faster": J. Robert Oppenheimer -- "My God, I feel so alone!": J. William Fulbright

Target audience

juvenile

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