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"Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate effect. That said, the proclamation did eventually free millions of people, enable African Americans to become Union soldiers, and make ending slavery one of the stated goals of the war. This volume explains how closely examining those sources gives us a better understanding of historical events and figures"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the Bill of Rights, the first ten ammendments to the United States Constitution.

Through primary sources, readers learn about the fight for women's suffrage in the United States, culminating with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920.

Explains the historical context and significance of the U.S. Constitution to young readers, while using primary sources to help them explore the text itself.

Uses primary sources to explain the meaning and significance of the Declaration of Independence to young readers.

Vibrantly illustrated text helps young readers understand the Bill of Rights and its importance to political discourse today.

The Gutenberg Bible resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. Readers will find out how Gutenberg's printing press worked and what helped inspire it, and the Gutenberg Bible's layout and decoration are discussed. Includes images of the pages from the book itself.

"Introduce[s] young readers to the fight for equal voting rights and the value of primary sources ... The [19th] amendment itself is cited in full, while brief passages from other primary sources illuminate the long struggle for the franchise. Historical photographs offer yet another opportunity for learning from primary sources. Chapters on women's rights today and the fight for women's suffrage around the world offer a broader context for understanding the subject"--Provided by publisher.

"As his second term as president drew to an end in 1796, George Washington bid the country farewell and offered his advice for its future. He did so in an address that was published in a Philadelphia newspaper. This volume introduces young readers to the key themes in the open letter and liberally cites the words of that primary document."--Amazon.com.

"[Teaches young readers about] colonial America with primary sources, which include quotes, images of original documents and places, and more ... [Describes] the origins of the Constitution, the Great Compromise, and the unprecedented concept of the separation of powers and checks and balances within government"--Provided by publisher.