Keys to American History: Understanding Our Most Important Historic Documents Contributor(s): Panchyk, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556528043 ISBN-13: 9781556528040 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
Dewey: 973 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (1.80 lbs) 248 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys to American History tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by interesting and relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers, and speeches of their eras, providing a rich and varied framework to understand each document's significance. The more than 60 entries include:
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