Pana: The Crossroads of Crisis
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478786892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 122 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Well-Written I didn't know anything about the mine riots in Pana until I read this. It was hard to put down! The author writes in a very engaging way and makes history extremely enjoyable. After reading this, I definitely want to go visit Pana. I recommend this book to anybody interested in race relations, mining, Pana specifically or Illinois hist
The growth of labor unions that wanted a better life for their members and other workers were pushing against a wall, reinforced by the wealthy industrialists, the press and those agencies at the state and federal levels. Although the title of this book uses the term "crossroads" it might have been more accurate to use the term "Collision Course On The Illinois Prairie". It would be just one of many in Illinois that caused the streets to run red with blood until troops and imposition of martial law would be used to restore order. At the turn of the 20th Century, labor, political reforms and imperialistic expansion along with their problems and conflicts dominated the headlines of American newspapers. So many forces came together in this small coal mining town that would result in the struggle of the survival of uni