Contents

Preface to the 2016 Edition

Preface

Carl Sandburg, The People, Yes (excerpt)

Introduction: Explaining the Title of This Book

1. Chapter 1 Origins
2. Chapter 2 The First American Revolution
3. Chapter 3 Industrial Revolution
4. Chapter 4 Slave Labor, Free Labor
5. Chapter 5 The Second American Revolution
6. Chapter 6 “Gilded Age”
7. Chapter 7 Rainbow Working Class
8. Chapter 8 Progressive Era
9. Chapter 9 Corruption
10. Chapter 10 Hardship and Resurgence
11. Chapter 11 The Second World War and Its Aftermath
12. Chapter 12 Cold War and Social Compact
13. Chapter 13 American Dream
14. Chapter 14 Unfinished Business
15. Chapter 15 Rude Awakenings
16. Chapter 16 Where To, What Next?

Bibliographical Essay

Glossary

Timeline of the History of the United States

U.S. Labor History Chronology