The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History 1775-1865
The great documents in this important collection helped form the foundation of American democratic government. Compelling influential and often inspirational they range from Patrick Henry's dramatic "Give me liberty or give.. Read less
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The great documents in this important collection helped form the foundation of American democratic government. Compelling influential and often inspirational they range from Patrick Henry's dramatic "Give me liberty or give me death" speech at the start of the American Revolution to Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address issued in the closing weeks of the Civil War.
Also included are:
- The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson's classic rationale for rejecting allegiance to the government of King George III.
- The Constitution of the United States America's most important political and social document in structuring its government.
- The Monroe Doctrine the cornerstone of American foreign policy.
- Father of the Constitution author of the Bill of Rights and fourth President of the United States James Madison's The Federalist No. 10.
- George Washington's First Inaugural Address and Farewell Address.
- Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address.
- William Lloyd Garrison's Prospectus for The Liberator.
- Andrew Jackson's Veto of the Bank Bill.
- Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address.
An introductory note precedes the text of each document providing fascinating background history and information about the author. An indispensable reference for students this handy compendium will also serve as an invaluable introduction for general readers to American political writing.
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Subject: History
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 06/20/2000
Author: John Grafton (Ed.)
Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.25
UPC: 9780486411248
Pages: 96
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