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Series Foreword THE LANDMARKS OF THE AMERICAN MOSAIC series comprises individual volumes devoted to exploring an event or development central to this country’s multicultural heritage. The topics illuminate the strug- gles and triumphs of American Indians, African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans, from European contact through the turbulent last half of the twentieth century. The series covers landmark court cases, laws, government programs, civil rights infringements, riots, battles, movements, and more. Written by historians especially for high school students, undergraduates, and general readers, these content-rich references satisfy thorough research needs and provide a deeper understanding of material that students might only be exposed to in a short section of a textbook or a superficial explana- tion online. Each book on a particular topic is a one-stop reference source. The series format includes · Introduction · Chronology · Narrative chapters that trace the evolution of the event or topic chronologically · Biographical profiles of key figures · Selection of crucial primary documents · Glossary · Bibliography · Index This landmark series promotes respect for cultural diversity and supports the social studies curriculum by helping students under- stand multicultural American history. ix