The American Challenge
Preserving the Greatness of America in the 21st Century
by Robert C. Etheredge
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Pub Date Dec 01 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Smith Publicity -- MiraVista Press | MiraVista Press
Description
America gets its power to govern from the people of the country. Those citizens need to know the basics of America's institutions, history, and documents to properly exercise their duties and obligations to vote responsibly and keep our country great. And with the surge in immigration into America, there is an increased need to educate everyone about our common traditions and civic values. Several organizations have given citizenship and civics tests to American citizens with dismal results--up to 70% failing the test in some cases with many not knowing what the Bill of Rights is.
The American Challenge addresses these concerns by offering a complete review of American history, civics, and culture. It is a unique collection of everything that makes America the great country that it is. It even includes the official U.S. Citizenship Test at the end with cross references to the relevant material. It is amply illustrated and includes material not found in other books.
The American Challenge addresses these concerns by offering a complete review of American history, civics, and culture. It is a unique collection of everything that makes America the great country that it is. It even includes the official U.S. Citizenship Test at the end with cross references to the relevant material. It is amply illustrated and includes material not found in other books.
Advance Praise
The American Challenge is a vitally useful and rewarding handheld pocket encyclopedia of history's greatest experiment in freedom. It is an indispensable reference that both informs and inspires. - Rabbi Daniel Lapin: President,
American Alliance of Jews and Christians This is an amazing compendium of American history and culture. It is written in an easily read and understood format that allows the reader to open to any page and be able to follow what that page contains... This is a superb project that all Americans and wannebee Americans need to experience. We rated it a 5 heart score. - Bob Spear, The Book Barn & Heartland Reviews
The American Challenge is an excellent book that challenges those of us born American citizens to acquire the knowledge of American history necessary to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test that those applying for US citizenship must pass....It is a book that will make you treasure our heritage and proud to be an American - while also teaching you enough to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test....This book should be in all libraries, especially school libraries, and maybe even incorporated into the classroom. --Bookplex I recommend this book to all Americans as an easy understanding of the pivotal events, persons, and places of importance for these United States of America! --Diane Lochala, Reviewer
In his Introduction, the author points out that émigré's wishing to become Americans still must take a Citizenship test as part of their rite of passage. He includes that test in his appendix and issues the following challenge to all Americans--know America's history and core values or fail to preserve the last best hope for humanity. His reader can't help but long for a sane America where it is not only required of those wishing to renew their driver's license that they take a driver's literacy test but that those wishing to vote were also required to take a "voter literacy" test. This book is essential for parents or teachers interested in teaching patriotism as well as a guide for those wishing to educate young Americans whose future votes will decide the fate of America in an increasingly dangerous world. --Larry Kelley, Author "...overall this account of American life will be a helpful resource for individuals, educators, and organizational leaders interested in increasing civic engagement." --ForeWord Reviews
American Alliance of Jews and Christians This is an amazing compendium of American history and culture. It is written in an easily read and understood format that allows the reader to open to any page and be able to follow what that page contains... This is a superb project that all Americans and wannebee Americans need to experience. We rated it a 5 heart score. - Bob Spear, The Book Barn & Heartland Reviews
The American Challenge is an excellent book that challenges those of us born American citizens to acquire the knowledge of American history necessary to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test that those applying for US citizenship must pass....It is a book that will make you treasure our heritage and proud to be an American - while also teaching you enough to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test....This book should be in all libraries, especially school libraries, and maybe even incorporated into the classroom. --Bookplex I recommend this book to all Americans as an easy understanding of the pivotal events, persons, and places of importance for these United States of America! --Diane Lochala, Reviewer
In his Introduction, the author points out that émigré's wishing to become Americans still must take a Citizenship test as part of their rite of passage. He includes that test in his appendix and issues the following challenge to all Americans--know America's history and core values or fail to preserve the last best hope for humanity. His reader can't help but long for a sane America where it is not only required of those wishing to renew their driver's license that they take a driver's literacy test but that those wishing to vote were also required to take a "voter literacy" test. This book is essential for parents or teachers interested in teaching patriotism as well as a guide for those wishing to educate young Americans whose future votes will decide the fate of America in an increasingly dangerous world. --Larry Kelley, Author "...overall this account of American life will be a helpful resource for individuals, educators, and organizational leaders interested in increasing civic engagement." --ForeWord Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780966580440 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 404 |
