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"The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution -- these are the founding documents of the United States of America ... [In this book], you will learn their meaning and purpose and see how a collection of words on parchment built a powerful nation"--Back cover.

Focuses on teaching students how to interpret and use primary sources in the study of U.S. history.

A collection of materials in varied media and formats about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his accomplishment as politician and president. Includes a resource book with short narrative summaries by historians and extensive background materials (also on CD-ROM), ten posters of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas, and others, eight placards depicting historic figures and images, a DVD with eight lectures by major historians, an interactive CD-ROM with soldiers' letters, Civil War songs and photographs, and a poster sized timeline of all the major dates and events.

"... examines dozens of compelling stories that describe these documents; their creation, motivation, influence, importance, historical and social context, provenance; and their connections to contemporary information objects, technologies, and trends"--Back cover.

Uses a variety of contemporary materials to describe and illustrate key events during the Reconstruction period that followed the Civil War.

From colonial times to Reconstruction, this volume is an anthology of primary documents - the speeches, letters, articles, and other writings that compare and contrast opposing viewpoints on issues.