Series Foreword Introduction The Decision for Independence: Arguments For and Against Separation from Britain Making Constitutions for the New American States: Debates on Models of Good Government, 1776-1780 Problems of Equality and Liberty in the New American States, 1776-1792 The Crisis of Government Under the Articles of Confederation, 1781-1787 The Federal Convention and the Constitution, 1787 Debate on the Constitution: Federalists versus Anti-Federalists, 1787-1788 The First Federal Congress and the Bill of Rights, 1788-1792 Appendix: Chronology of Key Events Index
JOHN J. PATRICK is Director of the Social Studies Development Center and Professor of Education at Indiana University. A specialist in the history of the Founding Period, he is the author of more than 25 books on civic history education and a member of the Governing Body of the National Council for History Standards that prepared the National History Standards Project in 1994. In addition he served as chief consultant to the Agency for Instructional Technology in developing the prize-winning video program series on the U.S. Constitution for use in history classrooms and public television.
.,."perfect one volume text that not only provides both the famous
and not-so-famous writings, but includes introductory paragraphs
that put each work in perspective to the shaping of the laws of the
country.....This text is perfect for anyone studying American
History, particularly high school and college students. Living
historians will find it beneficial in the coverage of documents
that, while of little importance today, were of great importance
during a time period that we reenact. For anyone interested in
seeing how the constitutions of Massachusetts, Virginia, and other
commonwealths parelell the United States Cocstitution while
predating it, this book is a must...should be on the shelves of
most Rev. War reenactors, as well as public libraries."-Smoke and
Fire News
.,."the thoughtful readable essays which put the documents and
issues in perspective make this a worthwhile addition to U.S.
history reference collection. Recommended for all high school and
public libraries."-VOYA
?...perfect one volume text that not only provides both the famous
and not-so-famous writings, but includes introductory paragraphs
that put each work in perspective to the shaping of the laws of the
country.....This text is perfect for anyone studying American
History, particularly high school and college students. Living
historians will find it beneficial in the coverage of documents
that, while of little importance today, were of great importance
during a time period that we reenact. For anyone interested in
seeing how the constitutions of Massachusetts, Virginia, and other
commonwealths parelell the United States Cocstitution while
predating it, this book is a must...should be on the shelves of
most Rev. War reenactors, as well as public libraries.?-Smoke and
Fire News
?...the thoughtful readable essays which put the documents and
issues in perspective make this a worthwhile addition to U.S.
history reference collection. Recommended for all high school and
public libraries.?-VOYA
?Patrick...offers an excellent resource for high schools with
limited access to primary materials. His book contains selected
documents, complete or in excerpt, from the debate surrounding
America's founding in the years 1775-1792...a teacher who wants
students to understand today's rights debates by looking at their
roots could use selected documents for any class... Highly
recommended.?-The Book Report
..."the thoughtful readable essays which put the documents and
issues in perspective make this a worthwhile addition to U.S.
history reference collection. Recommended for all high school and
public libraries."-VOYA
"Patrick...offers an excellent resource for high schools with
limited access to primary materials. His book contains selected
documents, complete or in excerpt, from the debate surrounding
America's founding in the years 1775-1792...a teacher who wants
students to understand today's rights debates by looking at their
roots could use selected documents for any class... Highly
recommended."-The Book Report
..."perfect one volume text that not only provides both the famous
and not-so-famous writings, but includes introductory paragraphs
that put each work in perspective to the shaping of the laws of the
country.....This text is perfect for anyone studying American
History, particularly high school and college students. Living
historians will find it beneficial in the coverage of documents
that, while of little importance today, were of great importance
during a time period that we reenact. For anyone interested in
seeing how the constitutions of Massachusetts, Virginia, and other
commonwealths parelell the United States Cocstitution while
predating it, this book is a must...should be on the shelves of
most Rev. War reenactors, as well as public libraries."-Smoke and
Fire News
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