The U.S. Constitution and Other Key American Writings

Description

The U.S. Constitution and Other Key American Writings is part of the Word Cloud Classics series and a collection of the crucial documents that established the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can study supplementary texts like the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, and even important speeches by early presidents. The Founding Fathers' inspirational and revolutionary ideals are all included in these doctrines, and this is a perfect volume for anyone who finds the history of America to be a fascinating and enlightening journey. Lexile score: 1600L.;Halftitle Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; The Mayflower Compact (1620); "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" (1775); The Declaration of Independence (1776); Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (Passed 1777; Ratified 1781); The Treaty of Paris (1783); The Virginia Plan (1787); The Northwest Ordinance (1787); The Constitution of the United States of America (1787); The Federalist Papers (1787-88); George Washington's First Inaugural Address April 30, 1789; The United States' Bill of Rights (Passed 1789; Ratified 1791).