The Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress / Matthew Betti.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781499417319
- 1499417314
- 9781499417289
- 1499417284
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.313 B565 | Available | 33111008380350 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
What is the Declaration of Independence and why is it so important to the United States? Readers will learn about the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on life at the time, and why it is one of our country's most cherished symbols of liberty. Highly accessible text, rich color photographs, and primary source images provide a close look at this key document and its influence upon our nation.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The document that declared independence -- Great Britain and the thirteen colonies -- The Revolutionary War begins -- The Second Continental Congress -- Patriots and loyalists -- The Lee Resolution -- Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- July 4, 1776 -- Democracy and the United States Constitution -- The most famous document of the United States.