A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress
Although America's original thirteen colonies lived in peace with England for many years after their founding at Jamestown, that changed in the late eighteenth century. When England began to pass taxes and restrictions without allowing Americans a say in the matter, a rallying cry for independence called colonial lawmakers such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to draft a more fair and free government. The challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy the likes of which had never been attempted before are explained in this clear, comprehensive, and stimulating guide.
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A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress
Although America's original thirteen colonies lived in peace with England for many years after their founding at Jamestown, that changed in the late eighteenth century. When England began to pass taxes and restrictions without allowing Americans a say in the matter, a rallying cry for independence called colonial lawmakers such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to draft a more fair and free government. The challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy the likes of which had never been attempted before are explained in this clear, comprehensive, and stimulating guide.
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A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress

A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress

A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress

A Primary Source Investigation of the Continental Congress

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Overview

Although America's original thirteen colonies lived in peace with England for many years after their founding at Jamestown, that changed in the late eighteenth century. When England began to pass taxes and restrictions without allowing Americans a say in the matter, a rallying cry for independence called colonial lawmakers such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to draft a more fair and free government. The challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy the likes of which had never been attempted before are explained in this clear, comprehensive, and stimulating guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781508184126
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 12/30/2018
Series: Uncovering American History Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Trouble Brews in the Colonies 8

Chapter 2 A Continental Congress is Convened 15

Chapter 3 The Congress Meets Again 22

Chapter 4 The Declaration of Independence 28

Chapter 5 War Breaks Out 37

Chapter 6 The Task of Government 45

Timeline 50

Primary Source Transcriptions 51

Glossary 56

For More Information 58

For Further Reading 60

Bibliography 61

Index 62

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