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基本説明
This revised, updated, and improved edition of the leading high school textbook on Washington State history takes the reader from the earliest known accounts of the region up to the present.
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This revised, updated, and improved edition of the leading high school textbook on Washington State history brings the reader from the earliest known accounts of the region up to the present. Incorporating the newest data from the 2000 census, LeWarne presents a vivid and up-to-date portrait of the cultures and trends that continue to shape Washington State. From the role of Native American tribal governments to the administration of Governor Gary Locke, he examines changes in the political arena including the pivotal events of the 2000 elections. The book addresses a range of ongoing social and economic issues, such as environmental controversies, multiculturalism, and changes in the computer and biotechnology industries.
New and expanded material includes:
Kennewick Man
The dot.coms, including Amazon
Microsoft
Governor Gary Locke
Makah whaling
Salmon recovery
Washington's multi-ethnic communities
Plus Updated statistical and general material throughout, including latest census and elections
Exercises have been restructured to facilitate the use of partial chapters
Contents
List of Maps in the Text
The State Called Washington
The Earliest Settlers and How They Lived
Explorers by Sea, Explorers by Land
Fur Traders and Missionaries
Settlers and Settlements
From Tribal Lands to Statehood
Years of Growth, 1870-1910
From War to War
The Maturing State
The Economy of Washington
Washingtonians and How They Live
Governments in Washington
Suggested Reading List for Students
Acknowledgments
Picture Credits
Index