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Essential American Principles - A User's Guide to American Political Documents (Paperback)
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Essential American Principles - A User's Guide to American Political Documents (Paperback)
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"We hold these truths to be self-evident," "Four score and seven
years ago," "We the people" -- these quotes are now part of the
American vernacular; these expressions are now embedded in the very
fabric of the nation's culture. From Patrick Henry's speech to
Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, these principles and
documents have defined American political theory as well as
history. In fact, the very notion of what it means to be an
American is, at least partially, shaped by these political beliefs.
Some have argued that these political concepts are irrelevant and
outdated and are simply quaint reminders of America's earlier days,
with their message not as pertinent for a 21st century contemporary
society. Yet, many of the ideas presented in these speeches and
writings are just as applicable today as they were the many
decades, or even centuries, ago when they were first created.
American society in the last 200 years has undergone rapid
political, social, and economic changes; but the essential question
about the nature of government and its relationship to the people
is eternal. The ideas and values articulated in these documents are
not archaic abstractions, but reflections on how people can create,
as well as maintain, a stable and just society. The individuals who
drafted these documents knew that history did not simply repeat
itself, but instead the desires and actions of the people were
repeating themselves. It is for this reason that these political
documents are still relevant and essential in order to reflecting
and evaluating the actions of people and their government. These
principles are still visible in contemporary American society; even
though these same political principles seem to conflict with each
other and create a level of tension within the society. The
timeless nature of these values is something that readers of this
book will hopefully remember as they contemplate the various ideas
presented in these pages. Provides readers with: the original
historical text, easy to understand modern-day interpretations, as
well as a description of the historical context surrounding each
document.
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