God's Plan For America In Peril: 1837-1860
Examines the history of the United States, from the early 1800s through the events leading to the Civil War, focusing on God's plan for this nation and the evil influences of the institution of slavery.
Young readers will be engaged by the discussion of one of the most crucial times in America's past - the years leading up to the Civil War, including the Mexican War, the Gold Rush, the skirmishes of Bleeding Kansas, and the emergence of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout, the focus is on the tragic issue of slavery, which brought America to the brink of destruction.
Sounding Forth the Trumpet for Children will help kids understand God's purpose during a tumultuous time, showing them how ordinary men and women, willing to be used by God, can change the course of history. These were the days of John Quincy Adams, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Dred Scott - figures used by God to change the course of history.
Study questions and a glossary make this a valuable and interesting educational tool.
Pages: 208 (paperback)
Ages: 9-13