The American's Guide: Comprising The Declaration Of Independence: The Articles Of Confederation; The Constitution Of The United States - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 1163109274 ISBN 13: 9781163109274

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The book titled ""The American's Guide: Comprising The Declaration Of Independence: The Articles Of Confederation; The Constitution Of The United States"" is a comprehensive guide to the founding documents of the United States of America. It is authored by various authors who have contributed to the creation of these documents.The book contains three main sections: The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, and The Constitution of the United States. The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to British rule. The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781, which established a weak central government and gave most of the power to the states. The Constitution of the United States, adopted in 1787, replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a stronger central government with a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.The book provides a detailed analysis of each document, including the historical context in which they were written, the key principles they embody, and their significance in shaping the American political system. It also includes commentary from prominent American thinkers and leaders, such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, who played a crucial role in the creation and interpretation of these documents.Overall, ""The American's Guide"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of American democracy and the principles that have guided the country's development over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163109274
• ISBN 13: 9781163109274
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372