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Freedom of assembly
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King, David C. |
Focuses on freedom of assembly and its close link to freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. |
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The Reconstruction Amendments
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Michael Burgan |
Describes how the Reconstruction Amendments were developed, helping to shape the nation trying to restore order after a bloody civil war. |
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Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history
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Mary Hull |
Describes the attempted revolt of Massachusetts farmers and yeomen which revealed the instability of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger Constitution. |
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The Constitution
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David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout |
Explains the formation of the United States Constitution, the people involved in getting it ratified, and how it changed government. |
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What is the constitution?
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Patricia Demuth |
"We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the US Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence… |
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Let's Celebrate Constitution Day (Holidays & Heroes)
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Barbara deRubertis |
On September 17 every year, we remember the signing of the Constitution by the Founders who fought, struggled, argued, and compromised to secure the freedoms we now enjoy. It is also a popular day fo… |
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Framers of the Constitution
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Dorothy Horton McGee |
Outlines the events leading up to the adoption of the Constitution and describes the lives of its signers. |
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The Constitution
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Patricia Ryon Quiri |
Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process. |
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Our changing constitution
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Isobel V. Morin |
Explores the amendments that have been made to the Constitution, as well as the proposed amendments that were not passed, detailing the controversies and Supreme Court cases that surrounded them. |
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A More Perfect Union
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Betsy Maestro,Giulio Maestro,Giulio Maestro joi |
Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified. |
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A kids' guide to America's Bill of Rights
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Kathleen Krull |
Examines the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that make up the Bill of Rights, explaining what the amendments mean, how they have been applied, and the rights they guarantee. |
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First in peace
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John M. Rosenburg |
about George Washington |
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The Bill of Rights
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David L. Hudson |
Traces the history of the writing of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, and examines each amendment's provisions and applications in detail. |
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The U.S. Constitution
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Heather Moehn |
A historical review of the people, issues, and events that led to the drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution. |
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The Bill of Rights in translation
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Amie Jane Leavitt |
"Presents the Bill of Rights in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance throu… |
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