Since "many of the key moments in American history are associated
with documents of some kind," Panchyk pairs those moments to their
relevant documents. From the 1606 Great Patent of James I to the
2002 Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed
Forces in Iraq, each document is presented in context with a
concise introductory comment, appearing both as facsimile
reproduction and typescript, and followed by "What They Were
Saying" (excerpts from primary sources that provide perspectives on
those documents from major players and other contemporaries).
Though readers may wonder if all inclusions are of equal importance
- the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore and the Emancipation
Proclamation, for instance - the significance of each document is
clearly delineated. Archival illustrations help the design keep the
dense type from appearing too daunting for all but the most
hardcore researchers. A one-of-a-kind, easy-to-use resource.
(author's note, questions to consider) (Nonfiction. 12 & up)
(Kirkus Reviews)
Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's
most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys
to American History tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy
through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential
speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized
chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and
excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by
interesting and relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers,
and speeches of their eras, providing a rich and varied framework
to understand each document's significance. The more than 60
entries include: Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence
Washington's Farewell Address Missouri Compromise Seneca Falls
Declaration of Sentiments Emancipation Proclamation Homestead Act
Wilson's Fourteen Points Brown v. Board of Education Voting Rights
Act Resignation Speech of Richard Nixon and more By reading the
essential documents of American government, and the viewpoints of
the leaders and citizens who wrote them, you will gain a profound
understanding of the United States and the men and women who built
it.
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