Soon after the start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775 the Thirteen Colonies proclaimed their independence from British rule and became the United States of America The written word proved vital in shaping America s new identity laying the groundwork for societal principles and political doctrine alike From Thomas Jefferson and the members of the Second Continental Congress to Alexander Hamilton James Madison and John Jay the authors of these documents had a profound and lasting effect on United States history This collection includes unabridged versions of five famous and influential documents that helped to found a nation the Declaration of Independence 1776 the Articles of Confederation 1777 the United States Constitution 1787 the Federalist Papers 1787 1788 and the Bill of Rights 1791

America’s Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights, Written by Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison

America’s Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights, Written by Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison PDF

The list of books you might like